Requiem aeternam
Source
Introit for the Requiem Mass. The Gradual of the Mass begins with the same text, but a different verse is substituted.
Original text and translations
Latin text
Introitus
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Verse: Te decet hymnus, Deus, in Sion,
et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem.
Exaudi orationem meam;
ad te omnis caro veniet.
Graduale
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Verse: In memoria aeterna erit iustus:
ab auditione mala non timebit.
English translation
Introit
Give them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine on them.
There will be songs of praise to you in Zion,
and prayers in Jerusalem.
O hear my prayers;
all flesh returns to you.
Gradual
Give them eternal rest, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine on them.
The just man shall be remembered everlastingly,
he will not fear an evil hearing.
Portuguese translation
O descanso eterno dê a eles, Senhor,
e que a luz perpetua os ilumine.
A Ti convém hinos, oh Deus, em Sião
e para Ti promessas são feitas em Jerusalém.
Ouça minha oração;
que chegue para junto de Ti toda a carne.
Dutch translation
- Geef hen de eeuwige rust, Heer,
- en dat het eeuwige licht hen verschijnen moge.
- vers: U komt de lofzang toe, o Heer, in Sion,
- en gebeden uit Jeruzalem.
- Verhoor mijn smeekgebed,
- want alle vlees keer naar U terug.
Graduale:
- Geef hen de eeuwige rust, Heer,
- en dat het eeuwige licht hen verschijnen moge.
- vers: De rechtvaardige wordt voor eeuwig herinnerd,
- hij hoeft een vijandig gehoor niet te vrezen.
Settings by composers
- Claudio Macchi (for male choir)