Pie Jesu
Charlotte Church and Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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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
Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei
Qui tollis peccata mundi
Dona eis requiem
Dona eis requiem
Sempiternam
Sempiternam
Requiem sempiternam
The lyrics of Charlotte Church and Sarah Brightman's song Pie Jesu is a prayerful invocation of Jesus. The opening lines of "Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu" is a repetition of the phrase in a reverent manner, inviting Jesus to come forth. It then goes on to say "Qui tollis peccata mundi" which in Latin means "Who takes away the sins of the world." The following line, "Dona eis requiem" which means "Grant them rest," becomes a fitting request for the forgiveness of sins from Jesus.
In the second verse, the lyrics repeat the same phraseology starting with "Agnus Dei," another Latin phrase for "Lamb of God." This phrase is typically used in Christian liturgy as a way of acknowledging Jesus' sacrifice as an offering to redeem the sins of humanity. The verse finally ends with Sempiternam, which means "Eternal."
The song, therefore, becomes a request for the mercy and repentance of sins from Jesus himself. The repetition of phrases emphasizes the intensity of the request for forgiveness, and the Latin words further express the depth of the prayer.
Line by Line Meaning
Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
Jesus, merciful Jesus, grant your compassion to us
Qui tollis peccata mundi
You who take away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them peace and rest, Lord
Dona eis requiem
Grant them peace and rest, Lord
Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God
Qui tollis peccata mundi
You who take away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them peace and rest, Lord
Dona eis requiem
Grant them peace and rest, Lord
Sempiternam
Eternal
Sempiternam
Eternal
Requiem sempiternam
Grant them eternal rest, Lord
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER
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Pie Jesu, (×4)
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Dona eis requiem. (×2)
Agnus Dei, (×4)
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Dona eis requiem, (×2)
Sempiternam (×2)
Requiem.
Pious Jesus,
Who takes away the sins of the world,
Give them rest.
Lamb of God,
Who takes away the sins of the world,
Give them rest,
Everlasting
Rest.
@missymouse9754
The young man never moved a muscle, never changed expressions, only walked out, stood and opened his mouth... That was all he needed to do. Magnificent
@Nasdaqbaby
Played at my daughters funeral on her entrance- 12 years ago today
I can still barely breathe
@johnmills1816
😢🙏
@Richard-xm1iv
I am sorry for you!
@Cassiexoxxo
No one cares move on
@lardyify
He came, he sang and he went. No theatrics just beautiful, beautiful singing. Took my breath away.
@kandimegahan7844
WHat is the performers name? Do you know? It was stunning.
@meggriffin94
@@kandimegahan7844 Gwylim Evans
@holy.alaalahgodmarkanthony
I SECOND THAT NICE REVIEW OF ENCOURAGEMENT. GOD.
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