4-Part Chorale for Romans Chapter 7

Movement 1: The Law and Sin

Minor key reflecting somber realization and despair.

Lyrics focus on the struggle and the conflict between inner self and sinful nature.

Movement 2: Inner Conflict

Characterized by dissonance and tension to capture tumultuous inner conflict.

Expresses frustration and desperation of not doing the good one wishes.

Movement 3: Cry for Deliverance

Pleading, earnest quality moving towards seeking salvation.

Incorporates the cry for deliverance and the yearning for salvation.

Movement 4: Thanks and Victory through Christ

Shift to major key, symbolizing hope and gratitude with fuller, resolved harmonies.

Focuses on victory and freedom found in Christ, concluding with triumphant affirmation of grace.