Tradidit in mortem animam suam
et inter sceleratos reputatus est.
Accingite vos
sacerdotes, et plangite
ministri altaris
aspergite vos cinere.
Accingite vos
sacerdotes, et plangite
ministri altaris
aspergite vos cinere.
Sensul versurilor
The song speaks of sacrifice and mourning, urging priests and ministers to lament and cover themselves in ash, signifying repentance and grief. It reflects on the soul delivered to death and being counted among sinners.