In Paradisum

Fissinger, Edwin (1920–1990)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

Masses for the Dead

Publication Information:
Plymouth Music Co. — PXW105 (1990)

Lyrics:

In paradisum deducant te angeli, in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat et cum Lazaro quondam paupere aeternam habeas requiem.

Translation:
May the angels lead you into paradise; May the martyrs welcome you upon your arrival, and lead you into the holy city of Jerusalem. May a choir of angels welcome you, and, with poor Lazarus of old, may you have eternal rest.

Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Jun 9, 2022