This edition was prepared by Kathryn Rose — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ave Verum Corpus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ave Verum Corpus by Kathryn Rose — 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 motet is suitable for occasions in Lent or Holy Week, or for general use in a Catholic service. Kathryn Rose sets the familiar Latin text of the Ave Verum Corpus, a profound meditation on the Eucharist. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonies as the music unfolds the text's meaning. The composer's setting moves with reverence through the contemplation of Christ's sacrifice, the flowing of blood and water from his side, and the prayer for strength in the face of death. The direct address to Jesus as 'O Jesu dulcis, O Jesu pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae' brings a personal plea for mercy, making this a deeply devotional setting.
