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Ego sum panis vivus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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Ego sum panis vivus by Sigismondo d'India — Lyrics
Ego sum panis vitae.
Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt.
Hic est panis de coelo descendens: si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non morietur.
Ego sum panis vivus, qui de cælo descendi.
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About Ego sum panis vivus
Sigismondo d'India's rich motet Ego sum panis vivus sets a profound Eucharistic text for SATB choir. Drawing from the Gospel of John, the Latin lyrics reflect on Christ as the bread of life, contrasting the manna eaten by the Israelites with the eternal sustenance offered by Christ's own flesh. The music will likely explore the solemnity and mystery of this theme, suitable for a service or devotional setting. D'India's expressive harmonic language and attention to text setting would make this a powerful and moving addition to a choir's sacred repertoire.
