Agnus Dei
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Lyrics


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Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
dona eis requiem.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
dona eis requiem sempiternam.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's song Agnus Dei is a Latin text that translates to English as "Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest." The song is a part of the liturgy of the Catholic Mass, specifically during the Fraction Rite, which is the breaking and distribution of the Communion bread.


Mozart's version of Agnus Dei is a serene and peaceful song that reflects the prayerful and introspective nature of the Catholic Mass. The repetition of the phrase "dona eis requiem" (grant them rest) emphasizes the need for spiritual peace and rest, which is ultimately achieved through the forgiveness of sins. Mozart's composition of this song creates a sense of transcendental solemnity and reverence, which aligns with the purpose of the Mass as a form of spiritual devotion and communion with God.


Line by Line Meaning

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,


dona eis requiem.
grant them rest.


Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,


dona eis requiem sempiternam.
grant them eternal rest.




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@fridayray8891

so soothing and alluring

@tommasogaleazzi2264

Actually this isn't Mozart, but Sussmayr, the musician who finished the requeim after the death of Wolfgang.

@njlillycline

I’m sure the honor was his to credit it to Mozart

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Beautiful! ❤

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Brilliant!

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Magical ❤

@jimboosorridente5153

60

@orangeafternoon_exe

The name of the painting, please

@Hospitaller-hospitaliser

Appears to me like a zoomed in section of Painting No: 4 'Destruction' in the series of 'The Course of Empire' paintings, by Thomas Cole in the years 1833–1836.

@antoniojoaquin2425

1k views for 59 likes, should be more.

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