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Giesu clemente
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Giesu clemente by Giovanni Animuccia — Lyrics
Giesu clement'e pio,
O anima diletta,
al sacro altar' t'aspetta,
per cibarti di Dio.
Quell' inclito Signore,
che tutto il mondo regge,
hoggi come pastore
a pascer vien' sua gregge.
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About Giesu clemente
This sacred motet for treble voices (SAT) is sung in Italian. Giovanni Animuccia sets a devotional text that speaks of Jesus' mercy and the soul's desire for communion. The lyrics describe Jesus, the Lord of all, coming as a shepherd to feed his flock with his own body, a divine sustenance. The text draws a parallel between the manna in the desert given to the ancient Church and the spiritual nourishment available to the faithful soul today, uniting it with God through merit. This piece is ideal for services or concerts focusing on the Eucharist or themes of spiritual longing and divine grace.
