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Ecce panis angelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ecce panis angelorum by Alexandre Guilmant — 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
These profound Latin words, drawn from a medieval eucharistic hymn, speak of Christ as the Bread of Angels, the food for pilgrims on their journey through life. The text, split into two sections, first contemplates the symbolism of this sacred food throughout scripture, from Isaac's sacrifice to the manna given to the Israelites. The second section addresses Christ as the good Shepherd and true bread, praying for His nourishment and protection, and for the ultimate communion with the saints in the land of the living. Alexandre Guilmant sets this deeply reverent text for SATB choir, creating a powerful motet suitable for sacred occasions.
