Jesus, Once for Our Salvation was Crucified
Christus factus est pro nobis obediens Christ made was for us obedient
usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis. even unto death, death on cross
Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum because of this and God raised him
et dedit illi nomen, and bestowed on him name
quod est super omne nomen. which is above all names
This text, drawn from Philipians 2:8-9, is part of the mass that can be sung on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. The choir at Wheatland Church in Lancaster, PA sang this in a concert on Good Friday in 2008. There have been many composers who have set this text; Arenio’s setting is particularly stirring. Because it is brief it can be tackled by the average church choir.
Attached is an arrangement for chamber ensemble. Also attached is a choral score from the Choral Public Domain Library which is a great resource for choral music.
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