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Ecce panis angelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ecce panis angelorum by Bernard Hellebusch — Lyrics
11. Ecce panis Angelorum,
Factus cibus viatorum,
Vere panis filiorum,
Non mittendus canibus!
In figuris praesignatur,
Cum Isaac immolatur,
Agnus Paschae deputatur,
Datur manna patribus.
12. Bone pastor, panis vere,
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About Ecce panis angelorum
Bernard Hellebusch's motet Ecce panis angelorum is a sacred work for SSA choir, sung in Latin. The text draws on eucharistic themes, describing Christ as the bread of angels, the food of pilgrims, and the true bread of the children of God, contrasting it with the manna given to the Israelites. It further invokes Christ as the good shepherd and true bread, praying for His mercy, protection, and ultimate union with the saints in the land of the living. The composer's setting would serve as a profound reflection on these deep theological concepts for a mixed-voice choir.
