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Ego sum panis vivus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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Ego sum panis vivus by Juan Esquivel — 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
Juan Esquivel sets the words of the Gospel of John, where Jesus proclaims himself the Bread of Life. The SATB choir sings this profound declaration in Latin, reflecting on the manna in the desert and Jesus’s own sacrifice, which offers eternal life to those who partake. The motet explores themes of faith, sustenance, and the divine promise of everlasting existence, culminating in the joyful Alleluia. Esquivel's setting offers a rich harmonic language, suitable for liturgical occasions or concert programming, inviting contemplation of this central tenet of Christian belief.
