Surrexit Pastor Bonus

The Good Shepherd has arisen

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSATB

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Easter Season → Fourth Sunday of Easter → Cycle A
Proper of Time → Easter Season → Fourth Sunday of Easter → Cycle B
Proper of Time → Easter Season → Fourth Sunday of Easter → Cycle C

Manuscript Availability:

ed. by Anthony DiCello

Text Information:
Reference: Easter Responsory

Lyrics:

Surrexit pastor bonus
qui animam suam posuit pro ovibus suis,
et pro grege suo mori dignatus est, alleluia,
et enim pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus,
Alleluia.

Translation:
The good shepherd has arisen,
who laid down his life for his sheep,
and for his flock deigned to die, alleluia,
and for our Passover was Christ sacrificed for us,
Alleluia.

Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Mar 15, 2022 Last updated: Apr 25, 2023