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Iesus Christus nostra salus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Office hymns
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Iesus Christus nostra salus by Anonymous — Lyrics
Jesus Christus, nostra salus,
quod reclamat omnis malus,
nobis in sui memoriam
dedit in panis hostiam.
O quam sanctus panis iste,
tu solus es, Jesu Christe,
panis cibus sacramentum,
quo nunquam majus inventum.
Hoc donum suavitatis
caritasque deitatis,
virtus et eukaristia,
communionis gracia.
Ave deitatis forma,
Dei unitas norma,
in te quisque delectatur,
qui te fide speculatur.
Non est panis, sed es Deus
homo liberator reus,
qui in cruce pependisti
et in carne deficisti.
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About Iesus Christus nostra salus
This solemn setting of a Latin eucharistic hymn in SATTB voices meditates on Christ as our salvation, present in the sacramental bread. The anonymous composer vividly portrays the mystery of the Eucharist, calling it the 'food of the sacrament' and 'gift of sweetness'. The text moves from Christ's sacrifice to the wondrous nature of the consecrated host, which remains whole and unchanged no matter how it is divided. It is described as the 'food of angels' and the 'light of saints', a divine medicine that fulfills ancient prophecy. The hymn's profound theological language is suited to contemplative reflection, exploring the divine presence in communion.
