Repeat the first 4 verses until the procession has come back to the altar then launch verses 5 and 6. Below are the words, in latin and the glorious, glorious english translation by edward caswall, a 19thcentury anglican clergyman and hymn writer who later converted to roman catholicism. Authoritative information about the hymn text tantum ergo sacramentum, with lyrics, pdf files, printable scores, audio recordings, and products. I sometimes get requests for help in understanding the latin texts of these very familiar hymns for eucharistic adoration and benediction. It comprises the last two stanzas ofpange lingua, a hymn written by saint thomas aquinas pictured below for the feast of corpus christi which honors our lord in his body and blood in the eucharist when it was first instituted by the church in 1264. The tantum ergo comes from the last two stanzas from the eucharistic hymn, pange lingua, composed by st. Some browsers will play the mp3 if you simply click the link. When guitar and keyboard play together, keyboardists should improvise using the guitar chords above the melody. Abel di marco optional harmonization general information. Em bm et antiquum documentum c am novo cedat ritui. Therefore we, before him bending, this great sacrament revere.
The last two stanzas of this hymn starting with tantum ergo. Faith, our outward sense befriending, makes the inward vision clear. Let us venerate with bowed heads et antiquum documentum76 and may the ancient document. Play verse 1 g am em tantum ergo sacramentum c em am g veneremur cernui g c et antiquum documentum em g a d novo cedat ritui g am em praestet fides supplementum c em am g sensuum defectui verse 2. Tantum ergo sacramentum veneremur cernui et antiquum documentum novo cedat ritui praestet fides supplementum sensum defectui genitori, genitoque laus et jubilatio salus, honor, virtus quoque sit et benedictio procedenti ab utroque compar sit laudatio. O salutaris hostia and tantum ergo are both taken from hymns written by st. Praestet fides supplementum sensuum defectui genitori, genitoque. Modern notation, 26 aids to mode iii, 26 tantum ergo, 26 mode iv. Tantum ergo tantum ergo sacramentum veneremur cernui. G d praestet fides supplementum c am em sensuum defectui. Tantum ergo english translation doc gregorian chant.
Pange lingua gloriosa gregorian chant genre categories plainchant. Durufles tantum ergo musicasacra church music forum. Genitori, genitoque laus et iubilatio, salus, honor, virtus quoque sit et benedictio. Sing, o my tongue, and praise the mystery of the glorious body and the most precious blood, shed to save the world by the king of the nations, the fruit of a noble womb. Blessed sacrament sacramentum 1 samuel webbe the elder, d. Thomas aquinas in the th century, the hymn extols the eucharist and christs sacrifice in giving it. Genitori, genitoque, laus et jubilation, salus, honour, virtus quoque. Thomas aquinas 12251274 to honor the feast of corpus christi. A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who recite it and a plenary indulgence is granted to. The tantum ergo is an excerpt from the last two verses of the pange lingua gloriosi corporis mysterium, a hymn written by thomas aquinas in about 1264 for the feast of corpus christi. Sing, my tongue, the saviors glory, of his flesh the mystery sing. Tantum ergo gregorian chant version g d em g tantum ergo sacramentum bm veneremur cernui. Bruce sullivan, a laymans primer of liturgical latin, 2010 latin lyrics for o salutaris hostia and tantum ergo sacramentum from english lyrics for holy god, we praise thy name from. Pdf t antum e rgo congregational if you have a really good organistone who doesnt hit wrong notes and doesnt slow down the tempo.
Pange lingua tantum ergo gregorian chant choralwiki. Tantum ergo corsican chant anonymous choralwiki cpdl. A compilation of the litanies and vespers hymns and anthems as they are sung in the. Tantum ergo sacramentum motet on a gregorian chant to david lang and the choir of saint john the beloved catholic church mclean, virginia by john g. Austria 1732 1809 549 sheet music 420 mp3 228 midi. Of the glorious body telling, o my tongue, its mystries sing, and the blood, all price excelling, which the worlds eternal king, in.
Listeners will recognize the familiar chant melody, clearly outlined in the soprano, in this setting by palestrina, sensitively edited by tortolano. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. I would say yes, since its a eucharistic hymn, but ive been told that the tantum ergo cant be sung during mass, but only at benediction. Tantum ergo sacramentum studying the latin of this text verse 1 strict translation tantum1 ergo2 sacramentum3 therefore, so great a sacrament veneremur4 cernui5. Pange lingua tantum ergo gregorian chant choralwiki cpdl. Tantum ergo sacramentum 34325 tantum ergo sacramentum all tunes published with tantum ergo sacramentum top. Tantum ergo spanish chant for two voices sheet music for. Tantum ergo sacramentum beatin path publications, llc. Learn the latin of o salutaris hostia and tantum ergo.
Acclaim him, speaking of his glory, the mystery of his body. Original text and translations may be found at tantum ergo. A compilation of the litanies and vespers hymns and anthems as. Jan 3, 2018 pange lingua gloriosi tantum ergo sacramentum gregorian chant stay safe and healthy. Beth nielsen chapman tantum ergo lyrics lyricsfreak. Rightclick on the link and select save link as or save target as.
Tantum ergo sacramentum veneremur cernui et antiquum documentum novo cedat ritui praestet fides supplementum. Tantum ergo is the last two stanzas from the eucharistic hymn pange lingua composed by st. It is most commonly sung today at exposition and benediction when the blessed sacrament is exposed for adoration and thus is familiar to most catholics, as well as other protestant denominations that practice. The response and the prayer at the end is a later addition used at benediction. Downloadable mp3s the adoremus hymnal ignatius press. Also sung at vespers on the feast of corpus christi. There are a few melodies for this hymn but the wellknown one is to be found page 957 in the liber usualis. Just wondering if durufles tantum ergo can be sung as a communion motet at an ef missa cantata on corpus christi sunday.
It is most commonly sung today at exposition and benediction when the blessed sacrament is exposed for adoration and thus is familiar to most catholics, as well as other protestant denominations that. Genitori, genitoque laus et jubilatio, salus, honor, virtus quoque sit et benedictio. The hymn tantum ergo pays homage to our lord both in the eucharist and in his glory in the trinity. Appearance of this hymn in hymnals 1750 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 0 50 100 percent of hymnals. Tantum ergo is the incipit of the last two verses of pange lingua, a medieval latin hymn written by st thomas aquinas c. F you were forced to sit down and take an examinationfrom memory onlydo you think you could write out a literal translation of the tantum ergo, which you have undoubtedly sung zillions of times for benediction. O salutaris hostia and tantum ergo sacramentum, though familiar. The tantum ergo text comprises the last part of the pange lingua written by st. Thomas aquinas and is used at benediction of the blessed sacrament. Honour, might, and praise addressing, while eternal ages run.
As a further reflection in the wake of corpus christi sunday, permit me to offer a reflection on the two great eucharistic hymns of benediction. Kyrie x an extremely ancient chant contains a skip of a seventh. Scores published by brandus reuter, alexandereditor scores rossini, gioacchino romantic style romantic sacred hymns. The genitori genitoque and procedenti ab utroque portions are adapted from adam of saint victors sequence for pentecost.
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