Lux aeterna

Eternal Light

Elgar, Edward (1857–1934)

Arranger:
Cameron, John

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSAATTBB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Propers → Communion Antiphon
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Saints → The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) (November 2)
Masses for the Dead

Publication Information:
Novello (dist. by Hal Leonard) — NOV290690 (1996)
ISBN 0-85360-760-5

Text Information:
Reference: Requiem Mass: Communion

Lyrics:

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine,
cum sanctis tuis in aeternum,
quia pius es.
Requiem aeternam
dona eis, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis.

English translation:
May eternal light shine on them, Lord,
with your saints forever,
because you are full of goodness.  
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and may perpetual light shine upon them.

Notes: An arrangement of “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations. Choral version not by Elgar, but by John Cameron.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Mar 4, 2022 Last updated: Mar 4, 2022