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Ave verum corpus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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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 by Charles H. Giffen — 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
Charles H. Giffen’s Ave verum corpus is scored for a variety of forces, including SSATBB, SSA.SSA, and TBB.TBB, making it adaptable for different choirs. The motet is set in Latin to a text focusing on the Eucharist, a prayer to the suffering body of Jesus born of the Virgin Mary. The composer’s setting draws the listener into the solemnity and profound mystery of Christ’s sacrifice. The interplay of voices, particularly in the divisi sections, creates a rich and resonant sound. The piece moves with a devotional intensity, offering a poignant musical reflection on the sacramental presence of Christ, and concluding with a prayer for mercy.
