"Pie Jesu" is a text from the final couplet of the hymn "Dies irae", and is often included in musical settings of the Requiem Mass as a motet.

What does Pie Jesu come from?

At its simplest, 'Pie Jesu' is just two lines of text from the final couplet of the Latin hymn 'Dies irae': Pie Jesu Domine, Dona eis requiem (sempiternam).

Is Pie Jesu suitable for a wedding?

Beautiful classics such as 'Pie Jesu', 'The Prayer' or 'Song to the Moon' add a touch of romantic magic to any wedding ceremony."