Hymn · Vivant (2021) · track 13

Ego sum lux mundi

Latin antiphon on the words of Christ: “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness.”

Text : Gospel according to Saint John, chapter 8, verse 12 Duration : 2:25 Composition : Pierre-Arnaud Destremau

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Liturgical use

When to sing Ego sum lux mundi

Here are the moments where this piece finds its place. Adapt them to the customs of your parish or the local calendar.

Easter Vigil (Lucernarium, blessing of the candle)
Advent and Christmastide
Presentation of the Lord (2 February, Candlemas)
Baptism, blessing of the candle

Lyrics

The full text

Text author: Gospel according to Saint John, chapter 8, verse 12.

Ego sum lux mundi,
qui sequitur me, non ambulavit in tenebris,
sed habebit Lumen, Lumen vitæ, in æternum,
sed habebit Lumen, dicit Domini.

(bis)

Translation: I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light, the light of life, for ever, he will have the light, says the Lord.

Video

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Ego sum lux mundi, performed by the Cantiamo Choir, from the album Vivant.

The full album

Vivant (2021)

Ego sum lux mundi is track 13 of the album Vivant. Discover the 17 other pieces of the cycle.

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