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A la misteriosa cena
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos, Eucharistic songs
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A la misteriosa cena by José de Torres — Lyrics
Estribillo
A la misteriosa cena, del común padre llegad, donde viene hacer lo mismo quien combida que el manjar. Venid, venid a la mesa del pan celestial. Angeles y hombres a un tiempo llegad, unos a comer, y otros a admirar.
Que dignidad en el hombre puede haber tan singular, que el angel le sirva, cuando con su dios comiendo está.
Coplas
Si ofrece dios el combite en la mesa de ese altar, como si al solo un bocado llama a tantos a cenar.
Si es vida como da muerte pues llegando uno a cenar, despues de haberle comido revento con el manjar.
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About A la misteriosa cena
This evocative Spanish work by José de Torres sets a text that invites singers and listeners alike to approach the mystical supper. The words express a profound wonder at the divine meal, where humanity and angels gather to partake in a mystery that transcends earthly understanding. The composer captures this sacred scene with a four-part SSAT voicing, creating a rich texture for this Eucharistic song. The piece, falling within the genre of villancicos, explores themes of spiritual nourishment and the transformative power of faith. The music likely reflects the text's devotional intensity, urging contemplation of the divine presence at the altar.
