Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine,
cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es.
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,
et lux perpetua luceat eis, quia pius es
May eternal light shine on them, Lord,
with your saints for ever, for you are good.
Give them eternal rest, Lord,
and may light perpetual shine upon them, for you are good.
The text of Lux Aeterna Domine beautifully flows from the text of the opening piece. This work’s lush harmonic landscape sincerely mimics the prayerful text, asking for God to shine eternal and perpetual light and rest on those who have left. Whether one is spiritual or not, the text can be applied to any greater being, and can represent us asking for light and comfort to be sent to those we love.