Ave, caput vulneratum

This sacred setting by Wilfrid Jones for SATB choir uses a Latin text, a Marian antiphon. The words, which form a series of devotions addressed to the wounded body of Christ, express a longing for salvation and divine protection. The music sets these profound sentiments with a suitable gravity. The text is a hymn of contemplation, meditating on the wounds of Christ as symbols of his sacrifice and redemption, and seeking his guidance and mercy through the trials of life. The piece offers a moment of reflection for any choir seeking to engage with devotional texts.