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Ave Verum (Byrd) : lyrics and score

Composer
William Byrd (1543-1623)
Publisher
Choral Public Domain Library (CPDL)
Liturgical moment
Communion
Lyrics

Lyrics

Ave verum corpus,
natum de Maria Virgine,
vere passum, immolatum
in cruce pro homine:
cujus latus perforatum,
unda fluxit sanguine, sanguine;
esto nobis praegustatum
in mortis examine.
O dulcis, O pie,
O Jesu Fili Mari[…]

Text: William Byrd (1543-1623) · © Choral Public Domain Library (CPDL). Reproduced under licence (SECLI / publisher agreement).

Liturgical use

Where to place it in the celebration

This hymn naturally finds its place during the Communion. It accompanies the procession of the faithful towards the altar, in an inward and gathered atmosphere. Its flexible length (repeated refrain, adjusted verses) makes it particularly suited to communions of different durations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

At which point of the Mass should « Ave Verum (Byrd) » be sung?

« Ave Verum (Byrd) » is a hymn for communion: it accompanies this moment of the celebration.

Who composed « Ave Verum (Byrd) »?

William Byrd (1543-1623), publisher : Choral Public Domain Library (CPDL).

Where to find the sheet music for « Ave Verum (Byrd) »?

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