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Ecce Panis Angelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ecce Panis Angelorum by Anonymous — 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
This devotional motet is suitable for services or concerts during the Easter season, or for any occasion focusing on the Eucharist. The anonymous composer sets a Latin text that reflects on Christ as the Bread of Angels. The lyrics, divided into two sections, meditate on the Eucharist as spiritual food for travelers on their earthly journey, contrasting it with the unworthy. The second section is a prayer to the Good Shepherd, Jesus, asking for protection and to be made worthy to see the good things in the land of the living, sharing in the heavenly banquet with saints. This SATB setting would serve a choir looking for profound, reflective sacred music.
