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Jesus Christus nostra salus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Jesus Christus nostra salus by Heinrich Finck — Lyrics
Jesus Christus, nostra salus,
quod reclamat omnis malus,
nobis in sui memoriam
dedit in panis hostiam.
O quam sanctus panis iste,
tu solus es, Jesu Christe,
panis cibus sacramentum,
quo nunquam majus inventum.
Hoc donum suavitatis
caritasque deitatis,
virtus et eukaristia,
communionis gracia.
Ave deitatis forma,
Dei unitas norma,
in te quisque delectatur,
qui te fide speculatur.
Non est panis, sed es Deus
homo liberator reus,
qui in cruce pependisti
et in carne deficisti.
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About Jesus Christus nostra salus
Heinrich Finck's Jesus Christus nostra salus is a sacred motet sung in Latin. It is written for double choir, SATBB and SATBarB, offering rich sonic possibilities. The text reflects on the Eucharist, exploring themes of Christ as our salvation, the sacredness of the host, and the divine love present in the sacrament. It praises Jesus as the bread of life, the food of the sacrament, and the ultimate source of grace and delight. The motet emphasizes the mystery of Christ's presence, affirming his divinity and humanity, and his redemptive sacrifice. It is a profound meditation on the meaning and spiritual nourishment derived from communion.
