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Anima Christi
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Anima Christi by Mariano Garau — Lyrics
Anima Christi, sanctifica me.
Corpus Christi, salva me.
Sanguis Christi, inebria me.
Aqua lateris Christi, lava me.
Passio Christi, conforta me.
O bone Iesu, exaudi me.
Intra tua vulnera absconde me,
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About Anima Christi
Mariano Garau’s setting of the Anima Christi text unfolds with a rich four-part harmony for SATB choir. The Latin text, a prayer of profound personal devotion, invites the singer to seek spiritual sustenance and protection from Christ’s sacrifice. The composer crafts a musical response that mirrors the sacred petitions, with phrases like ‘Sanctifica me’ and ‘Salva me’ being given clear, flowing melodic lines. The dynamic ebb and flow of the music reflects the earnest plea for refuge within Christ’s wounds and the ultimate hope of eternal praise. This work offers a moving and contemplative experience, drawing the choir and listener into the devotional heart of the ancient text.
