Description
Gabriel T. Guillaume’s text is a dialog between man and his God. This beautiful and rewarding work requires a mature choir advanced high school or college.
Translation of French text:
I am
My heart is troubled and my spirit sighs;
To know You, Lord, is my greatest desire.
Tell me, oh greatest God,
Tell me, what is Your name?
“Ego Sum. Ego Sum; I am that I am…
I am Alpha and Omega;
I am Everything, I am the Infinite.
I am the Word, I am the Spirit.
The Father and the Son all at once.”
But me, I am a man.
“Ego Sum. Ego Sum; I am that I am…
I am Wisdom, I am Madness.
I am the Heart and I am Love;
I am the everyday Friend;
I am Death and I am Life.”
But me, I am just a man.
“Ego Sum. Ego Sum; I am that I am…
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Recordings
Ego Sum – recording:
Illinois Wesleyan University Collegiate Choir
Scott Ferguson, conductor
Perusal Score
Ego Sum
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