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Ave verum corpus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Chants, Eucharistic songs, Sequence hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ave verum corpus — 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 ancient unison chant, set in Latin, presents a profound meditation on the Eucharist. The plainsong melody, typical of Gregorian chant, carries the solemn text with directness and clarity. It speaks of the true body of Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, who suffered and was sacrificed for humanity. The lyrics, drawing from tradition, reflect on the pierced side from which blood and water flowed, and invoke Jesus as a foretaste of salvation in the hour of death, concluding with a plea for mercy. This chant offers a powerful and simple expression of Eucharistic devotion, rooted in centuries of sacred musical practice.
