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Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Jesus Christus, unser Heiland by Johannes Eccard — 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, unser Heiland
Johannes Eccard’s sacred motet Jesus Christus, unser Heiland is an ideal choice for services during Holy Week or for Corpus Christi. The SATTB voicing allows for rich, full harmonies to explore the profound theological text. The Latin lyrics, interspersed with German, reflect on the sacrament of the Eucharist, equating Christ to the Bread of Life. It speaks of the sanctity of the host and the divine presence within it, offering solace and spiritual nourishment. The motet praises Christ as the source of salvation and the ultimate gift of love and deity, a central theme in Christian devotion.
