Motet Translations
William Byrd: "Ave verum corpus"
| Ave verum corpus, Natum de Maria virgine; Vere passum immolatum In crucis pro homine. Cuius latus perforatum Unda fluxit sanguine. Esto nobis praegustatum In mortis examine. O dulcis, o pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae, Miserere mei. Amen. |
Hail, true body, Born of the virgin Mary; Who has truly suffered, slaughtered On the Cross for humanity. Whose side was pierced, Pouring out water and blood. Be a foretaste for us During our ordeal of death. O sweet, o holy, O Jesus Son of Mary, Have mercy on me. Amen. |