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Ave verum corpus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems, Eucharistic songs
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Ave verum corpus by Josef Rheinberger — 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
This setting of the familiar Latin text Ave verum corpus is ideal for services during Lent and Holy Week, or for any occasion focusing on the Eucharist. Rheinberger’s rich harmonic language perfectly captures the profound devotion of the prayer. The SATB voicing allows for full, resonant expression of the sacred text, which contemplates Christ's body and sacrifice, and pleads for mercy in the hour of death. The composer's skillful treatment of the words imbues them with a deep sense of reverence and spiritual yearning, making this a moving anthem for any choir.
