Hill was educated at Chetham's School of Music. He also holds the positions Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, and Music Director of the Leeds Philharmonic Society. He took up the position of Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers in summer 2007, succeeding Stephen Cleobury, and assumed the presidency of the Incorporated Association of Organists, succeeding Catherine Ennis. He was succeeded at St John's by Andrew Nethsingha.
Agnus Dei
David Hill Lyrics
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Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Miserere nobis.
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Dona nobis pacem.
The lyrics to David Hill's song Agnus Dei are in Latin and translate to "Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace."
The lyrics are a reference to Jesus, who is often described as the "Lamb of God" in Christian theology. The repetition of "Agnus Dei" and "Miserere nobis" emphasizes the need for mercy and forgiveness, as believers ask for Jesus to take away their sins. The final line, "Dona nobis pacem," meaning "grant us peace," is a call for spiritual and worldly harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Agnus Dei,
Oh Lamb of God,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Who takes away the sins of the world,
Miserere nobis.
Have mercy on us.
Dona nobis pacem.
Grant us peace.
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