Tantum Ergo

Laloux, Fernand (1901–1970)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → The Solemnities of the Lord during Ordinary Time → The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) → Cycle A
Proper of Time → The Solemnities of the Lord during Ordinary Time → The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) → Cycle B
Proper of Time → The Solemnities of the Lord during Ordinary Time → The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) → Cycle C

Publication Information:
Magnificat Music

Lyrics:

Tantum ergo Sacramentum
Veneremur cernui,
Et antiquum documentum
Novo cedat ritui,
Praestet fides supplementum
Sensuum defectui.

Genitori, genitoque
Laus et jubilatio,
Salus, honor, virtus quoque
Sit et benedictio,
Procedenti ab utroque
Compar sit laudatio. Amen.

Translation:
Therefore we, before him bending,
This great Sacrament revere;
Types and shadows have their ending.
For the newer rite is here;
Faith, our outward sense befriending,
Makes our inward vision clear.

Glory let us give and blessing
To the Father and the Son,
Honor, thanks, and praise addressing,
While eternal ages run;
Ever too his love confessing
Who from both with both is One. Amen.

Notes: from a Set of three pieces for benediction
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Oct 2, 2023 Last updated: Oct 9, 2023