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Christus resurgens
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christus resurgens by John Reager — Lyrics
Christus resurgens ex mortuis, jam non moritur, mors illi ultra non dominabitur.
Quod enim mortuus est peccato, mortuus est semel, quod autem vivit, vivit Deo,
Alleluia.
Mortuus est enim propter delicta nostra: et resurrexit propter justificationem nostram,
Quod autem vivit, vivit Deo,
Alleluia.
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About Christus resurgens
This powerful Easter motet by John Reager is ideal for the season of Resurrection. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic development as the choir explores the exultant Latin text. Reager sets the scripture "Christus resurgens ex mortuis" with a confident, homophonic declaration of Christ’s victory over death. The contrasting "Secunda pars" addresses the incredulity of the Jewish guards, urging them to acknowledge the miracle of the empty tomb. The music builds to triumphant Alleluias, making this an uplifting choice for a central point in a service or concert programme.
