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Jesus, Son of Mary, fount of life alone
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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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.
Unison · Andrew Sims
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Jesus, Son of Mary, fount of life alone — Lyrics
Jesus, Son of Mary, fount of life alone,
now we hail thee present on thine altar throne.
Humbly we adore thee, Lord of endless might,
in the mystic symbols veiled from earthly sight.
Think, O Lord, in mercy on the souls of those
who, in faith gone from us, now in death repose.
Here mid stress and conflict toils can never cease;
there, the warfare ended, bid them rest in peace.
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About Jesus, Son of Mary, fount of life alone
This ancient unison chant, sung in English, offers a heartfelt prayer for the faithful departed. The text addresses Jesus as the source of life and King, acknowledging his presence on the altar. It then turns to a poignant supplication, asking for mercy on those who have died in faith, praying for an end to their struggles and for eternal rest and peace. The lyrics invoke Jesus as a divine physician, seeking healing and purification from all taint of evil and decay. The chant culminates in a plea for everlasting light and heavenly radiance for the souls of the departed.
