Pie Jesu
Daughters of St. Paul 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 to "Pie Jesu" by Daughters of St. Paul are a Latin prayer that translates to "Merciful Jesus" in English. The repetition of "pie Jesu" throughout the song emphasizes the plea for mercy and forgiveness. It is a prayer for the souls who have passed away, asking for eternal rest and peace for them. The phrase "qui tollis peccata mundi" means "who takes away the sins of the world," acknowledging Jesus as the one who can cleanse people from their sins.
The lyrics evoke a sense of sorrow and longing, as the singer implores Jesus to grant the souls rest in perpetuity. The repetition of "dona eis requiem" emphasizes the desire for peace and eternal rest. The mention of "Agnus Dei" further emphasizes Jesus as the Lamb of God, who has the power to absolve sins and grant eternal rest.
Overall, "Pie Jesu" is a heartfelt prayer for mercy, forgiveness, and eternal peace for the souls of the departed.
Line by Line Meaning
Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu
O merciful Jesus, O merciful Jesus, O merciful Jesus, O merciful Jesus
Qui tollis peccata mundi
You who take away the sins of the world
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
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 rest
Dona eis requiem
Grant them rest
Sempiternam
Eternal
Requiem sempiternam
Eternal rest
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANDREW LLOYD-WEBBER
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