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Ego sum panis vivus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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Ego sum panis vivus by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Ego sum panis vitae.
Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt.
Hic est panis de coelo descendens: si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non morietur.
Ego sum panis vivus, qui de cælo descendi.
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About Ego sum panis vivus
Orlando di Lasso's SATTB motet Ego sum panis vivus sets a passage from the Gospel of John, in which Christ proclaims himself the Bread of Life. The music unfolds with a rich, imitative texture, the five voices weaving together to create a devotional atmosphere. Lasso masterfully depicts the theological weight of the text, with moments of serene contemplation giving way to more fervent declarations of eternal life. This is a profound setting of Eucharistic text, suitable for services and concerts where a contemplative yet powerful motet is desired. The Latin lyrics speak of Christ's sacrifice and the promise of everlasting life through faith.
