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Ave verum corpus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems, Eucharistic songs
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Ave verum corpus by Robert Lucas Pearsall — Lyrics
Ave, verum corpus natum
de Maria Virgine:
vere passum, immolatum
in cruce pro homine:
cuius latus perforatum
fluxit aqua et sanguine:
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About Ave verum corpus
The Latin text of Ave verum corpus is a profound meditation on the Eucharist, expressing devotion to the body of Christ born of the Virgin Mary, who truly suffered and was sacrificed on the cross. The lyrics speak of the blood and water that flowed from Christ's pierced side and invoke Jesus as a foretaste in death's examination. Pearsall’s setting for SATB voices masterfully captures the sacred text's solemnity and spiritual depth. This anthem, rooted in tradition yet imbued with Pearsall's distinctive harmonic language, offers a moment of reflective contemplation for choirs and congregations alike, drawing listeners into the mystery of the sacrifice.
