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Adoro te
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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Adoro te by Mel Bonis — Lyrics
1. [https://www.corpusthomisticum.org/pat.html Adoro te devote], latens Deitas(/veritas),
quae sub his figuris vere latitas:
tibi se cor meum totum subjicit,
quia te contemplans totum deficit.
2. Visus, tactus, gustus in te fallitur,
sed auditu solo tuto creditur;
credo quidquid dixit Dei Filius:
nil hoc verbo Veritatis verius.
3. In cruce latebat sola Deitas,
at hic latet simul et humanitas:
ambo tamen credens atque confitens,
peto quod petivit latro poenitens.
4. Plagas, sicut Thomas, non intueor:
Deum tamen meum te confiteor:
fac me tibi semper magis credere,
in te spem habere, te diligere.
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About Adoro te
Mel Bonis's Adoro te is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. This setting of the traditional Eucharistic hymn captures the profound devotion of the text, which meditates on Christ's presence in the Eucharist. The Latin verses explore the mystery of faith, acknowledging that while the senses may be deceived, belief is firmly rooted in divine truth. The music would be well-suited for liturgical occasions, particularly those related to Corpus Christi or opportunities for quiet contemplation of the Blessed Sacrament. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic possibilities, enhancing the devotional atmosphere of this moving piece.
