The Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi is a musical setting of the Roman Catholic funeral mass Requiem for four soloists, double choir and orchestra. 'Ingemisco' is a solo part in the Dies irae, sung by a tenor, radiates hope for the sinner who asks for the Lord's mercy. These are the lyrics of this movement:

Latin:
Ingemisco tamquam reus, culpa rubet vultus meus; supplicanti parce, Deus.

Qui Mariam absolvisti, et latronem exaudisti, mihi quoque spem dedisti.

Preces meae non sunt digne, sed tu, bonus, fac benigne, ne perenni cremer igne.

Inter oves locum praesta, et ab haedis me sequestra, statuens in parte dextra.

English translation:
I groan as a guilty one, and my face blushes with guilt; spare the supplicant, O God.

You, who absolved Mary Magdalen, and heard the prayer of the thief, have given me hope, as well.

My prayers are not worthy, but show mercy, O benevolent one, lest I burn forever in fire.

Give me a place among the sheep, and separate me from the goats,
placing me on your right hand.

Tenor: Solomon Chong, Malaysia

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