Tantum Ergo
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About the Work
Tantum Ergo is a setting of the final two verses of the Latin hymn "Pange Lingua," traditionally sung during Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and other Eucharistic celebrations.
Technical Details
Voicing
SATB
Duration
2'30"
Accompaniment
A capella
Text & Translation
Latin Text
Tantum ergo Sacramentum
Veneremur cernui:
Et antiquum documentum
Novo cedat ritui:
Praestet fides supplementum
Sensuum defectui.
Genitori, Genitoque
Laus et iubilatio,
Salus, honor, virtus quoque
Sit et benedictio:
Procedenti ab utroque
Compar sit laudatio. Amen.
English Translation
Therefore, so great a Sacrament
Let us venerate with heads bowed
And let the old practice
Give way to the new rite
Let faith provide a supplement
For the failure of the senses.
To the Begetter and the Begotten
Be praise and jubilation,
Hail, honour, virtue also,
And blessing too
To the One proceeding from Both
Let there be equal praise. Amen.
Score
Please find the score below. If you are interested in performing this piece, please get in touch.
⬇ Tantum Ergo Score (PDF)Credits
Composer
Cloe Savannah Hotham
Text
St. Thomas Aquinas (13th century)
Recording & Premiere
The choir of St Cuthbert's, Earl's Court, London.