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Au Sang Qu’un Dieu
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Au Sang Qu’un Dieu by Antoine Albanèse — Lyrics
Au sang qu'un Dieu va répandre,
Ah ! mêlez du moins vos pleurs,
Chrétiens, qui venez entendre
Le récit de ses douleurs.
Puisque c'est pour vos offenses
Que ce Dieu souffre aujourd'hui,
Animés par ses souffrances,
Vivez et mourez pour lui.
Dans un jardin solitaire
Il sent de rudes combats ;
Il prie, il craint, il espère,
Son cœur veut et ne veut pas.
Tantôt la crainte est plus forte,
Et tantôt l'amour plus fort ;
Mais enfin l'amour l'emporte,
Et lui fait choisir la mort.
Judas, que la fureur guide,
L'aborde d'un air soumis ;
Il l'embrasse, et ce perfide
Le livre à ses ennemis.
Judas, un pécheur t'imite
Quand il feint de l'apaiser :
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About Au Sang Qu’un Dieu
A poignant reflection on the suffering of Christ, this French unison sacred song is suitable for services during Lent or Holy Week. The text invites the listener to contemplate the immense sacrifice made for humanity, urging Christians to unite their tears with Christ’s and to live and die in devotion to Him. It vividly portrays Christ’s internal struggle in the Garden of Gethsemane, where love ultimately triumphs over fear, leading Him to embrace His fate. The lyrics also touch upon the betrayal by Judas, drawing a parallel to hypocrisy and the deceptive nature of a false embrace. Albanèse’s setting would resonate deeply with a congregation reflecting on the Passion.
