"Lux Aeterna" by David Adam Smith

On the first anniversary of September 11th at a church in the Village, I heard the first performance of this beautiful choral setting of the Latin text. The words are so soothing, so forgiving and set to this beautiful music, it was a very healing experience.

Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine...
...
Requiem aeternum dona eis, Domine,
et Lux perpetua luceat eis...

Let eternal light shine on them, Lord...
...
Grant them eternal rest, Lord,
and let perpetual light shine on them...

Martin Dooley