Théodore Dubois (1837 – 1924): The Seven Words of Christ - FIFTH WORD

TRAILER of the Seven Words :

Excellent interpretation of a very dramatic religious music. I wish I could understand the lyrics. In his seven parables in think Jesus spoke as a politician, but this is so pleasing to listen to.

Fifth Word: Sitio!

Sitio!

Judæi prætereuntes blasphemabant eum,
moventes capita sua et dicentes:

qui destruis templum Dei, si tu es Christus,
Filius Dei, descende nunc de cruce
ut videamus et credamus tibi,

Si tu es rex Judæorum, salvum te fac. .

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English translation. I am athirst!

I am athirst!

And the Jews then passing by him, all did rail upon him,
and wagging their heads at him, they said unto him:

Ah! Thou wouldst fain destroy the temple; if thou be Jesus,
Son of the Father, now from the cross descend thou,
that we behold it, and believe on thee when we behold it.

If thou art king over Israel, save thyself, then!

Source + the other six Words :
https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Les_Sept_Paroles_du_Christ_(Th%C3%A9odore_Dubois)

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