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Antes que comáis a Dios
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos, Eucharistic songs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB, ATBB · Brian Russell
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Antes que comáis a Dios by Francisco Guerrero — Lyrics
Antes que comáis a Dios
En este sacro manjar
Alma, será bien pensar
Quién es Dios y quién sois vos.
Antes que, en vuestra posada
recibáis al Rey del cielo
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About Antes que comáis a Dios
Francisco Guerrero was one of the leading Spanish composers of the late Renaissance. This sacred song is a villancico, a genre often associated with Christmas but also used for other occasions. Written in Spanish, the text reflects on the profound mystery of receiving the Eucharist. It encourages the soul to contemplate the divine presence and our own unworthiness before partaking in this holy meal. The piece is set for two contrasting vocal ensembles, SATB and ATBB, offering rich harmonic possibilities and a dynamic interplay between the groups.
