Ave verum corpus (Mozart) : lyrics and score

Composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Publisher
2011 by Hervé Lecomte
Liturgical moment
Communion

Lyrics

Ave, ave verum corpus,
natum de María vírgine,
vere passum immolátum
in cruce pro hómine.
Cujus latus perforátum
unda fluxit et sánguine,
esto nobis prægustátum
in mortis exámine.

Text: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · © 2011 by Hervé Lecomte. Reproduced under licence (SECLI / publisher agreement).

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.

Frequently asked questions

At which point of the Mass should « Ave verum corpus (Mozart) » be sung?

« Ave verum corpus (Mozart) » is a hymn for communion: it accompanies this moment of the celebration.

Who composed « Ave verum corpus (Mozart) »?

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, publisher : 2011 by Hervé Lecomte.

Where to find the sheet music for « Ave verum corpus (Mozart) »?

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