May 4, 2021 (Tuesday)
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“Pie Jesu” Latin Lyrics
Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem
Sempiternam
Sempiternam
Requiem
“Pie Jesu” English Translation
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God
Father, who takes away the sins of the world
Grant them rest, grant them rest
everlasting
everlasting
Rest
The song, “Pie Jesu,” has become popular since it was written by Andrew Loyd Webber in 1985, 36 years ago. In browsing the web, I came to a web site which translates the Latin words of the song, tells how and when it was written, and offers several choices of performers if you would like to hear it. Perhaps, like me, some of you thought the song had been around much longer than that, and was from ancient origins. If, like me, you find listening to the song inspirational, even if you do not understand the words, you may enjoy reading the information on that website:
Translation all in one place, which makes it easier to follow the translation