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Adoro te devote
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Adoro te devote by Carlotta Ferrari — 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 devote
Carlotta Ferrari's setting of the "Adoro te devote" is a moving exploration of faith, suitable for moments of quiet contemplation or devotion. This sacred hymn, sung in Latin by an SATB choir, draws directly from the profound words of Thomas Aquinas. The text expresses deep reverence and acknowledges the limitations of the senses when confronting the divine, ultimately finding certainty in belief. It speaks of the hidden God, both on the cross and in the sacrament, and the soul's surrender to this mystery. The music likely reflects the text's yearning for deeper faith and love, making it a fitting choice for services or concerts focused on Eucharistic themes or spiritual reflection.
