Ave Verum Corpus
For SAB Choir with keyboard (or unaccompanied) in Latin - The classic setting by Byrd in a new 3-part edition. This staple of the choral repertoire can now be done by many more choirs! Ideal for Holy Week and communion anytime. Note that the recording is a midi version of the score. Learning tracks are also available for this piece.
Ave, verum corpus natum
de Maria Virgine:
vere passum, immolatum
in cruce pro homine:
cuius latus perforatum
fluxit aqua et sanguine:
esto nobis praegustatum,
in mortis examine.
O Jesu dulcis, O Jesu pie,
O Jesu Fili Mariae.
Miserere mei. Amen.
English Translation:
Hail the true body, born
of/from the Virgin Mary:
You who truly suffered and were sacrificed
on the cross for the sake of man.
From whose pierced flank
flowed water and blood:
Be a foretaste for us
in the trial of death.
O sweet, O merciful,
O Jesus, Son of Mary.
Have mercy on me. Amen.