This edition was prepared by Mick Swithinbank — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Egressus Jesus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Gospel motets
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Egressus Jesus by Michael Deiss — Lyrics
Egressus Jesus secessit
in partes Tÿri et Sidonis.
Et ecce mulier Chananaea
a finibus illis egressa clamavit, dicens ei:
Miserere mei, Domine fili David:
filia mea male a daemonio vexatur.
Qui non respondit ei verbum.
Et accedentes discipuli ejus
rogabant eum dicentes:
Dimitte eam: quia clamat post nos.
Ipse autem respondens ait:
Non sum missus nisi ad oves,
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About Egressus Jesus
This motet sets a passage from the Gospels in Latin, depicting Jesus’ encounter with the Canaanite woman. The text recounts her persistent plea for her daughter’s healing, Jesus’ initial reluctance, and his eventual praise of her great faith. Michael Deiss’s setting for SSATTB choir captures the dramatic narrative arc, from the woman’s urgent cries to the disciples’ pleas and Jesus’ insightful dialogue. It is a powerful exploration of faith and divine compassion, presented with rich choral textures suitable for sacred services or concerts.
