"Truly, Truly I Say to You" genre: Choral
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	An SATB setting of John 12:24-35 from the Bible.Note: If you are interested in performing or purchasing this piece, please email me at brian@nelsonmusic.com
	CD: The Reconciliation   Label: Musica Dei Credits: Musica Dei Chorus, Brian J. Nelson - Composer & Conductor
	Story Behind the Song The text for this motet is taken from John 12:24-25a and is emblematic of the Christian life: "unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies it bears much fruit". The words of Jesus continue with the great paradox of the Christian faith as exemplified by Christ's death and resurrection: "He who loves his life shall lose it: he who hates his life in this world shall keep it for eternal life." In addition to full-choir passages, the piece features several solos which call to mind the peripatetic style of Jesus' teaching. -Brian Nelson Lyrics Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies it bears much fruit. He who loves his life shall lose it: he who hates his life in this world shall keep it for eternal life. John 12:24-25a

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