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Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAB · Markus Herr
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Jesus Christus, unser Heiland by Hugo Distler — 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
Hugo Distler’s motet Jesus Christus, unser Heiland explores profound theological ideas surrounding the Eucharist. The text, a rich Latin poem, reflects on Christ’s sacrifice and the sacrament of communion, describing the bread as a divine gift, the body and blood of Jesus, and the sustenance of angels. It contemplates the mystery of Christ’s presence in the consecrated host, emphasizing its unchanging nature and its role as a spiritual medicine. Distler’s setting for SAB voices captures the devotional intensity of these medieval Latin verses, offering a contemplative and sacred musical experience. The motet moves between spiritual contemplation and the powerful theological affirmations found in the text.
