Ave Maria
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Lyrics
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De Maria virgine
Vere passum immolatum
In cruce pro homine
Cuius latus perforatum
Unda fluxit et sanguine
Esto nobis praegustatum
In mortis examine
In mortis examine
The lyrics to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Ave Maria" convey the spiritual sentiments of faith and hope in the Christian tradition. The first line "Ave, ave verum corpus natum" which translates to "Hail, hail true body born of Mary" refers to the doctrine of the incarnation, the belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who assumed human nature through the Virgin Mary. The following lines "Vere passum immolatum, in cruce pro homine" translate to "Truly suffered, sacrificed on the cross for mankind". This part references Christ's death on the cross, emphasizing the idea of redemption and salvation through his sacrifice.
The next line "Cuius latus perforatum, unda fluxit et sanguine" translates to "Whose side was pierced, from which flowed water and blood". This line alludes to the wounds Christ received during his crucifixion as documented in the Bible. The final lines "Esto nobis praegustatum, in mortis examine, in mortis examine" translate to "Be for us a foretaste, in the hour of death, in the hour of death". This part of the song expresses the hope that in facing death, we will be assisted by the saving grace and mercy of Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Ave, ave verum corpus natum
Hail, hail the true born body
De Maria virgine
born of the Virgin Mary
Vere passum immolatum
truly suffered, sacrificed
In cruce pro homine
on the cross for mankind
Cuius latus perforatum
from whose pierced side
Unda fluxit et sanguine
flowed water and blood
Esto nobis praegustatum
become for us a foretaste
In mortis examine
in the trial of death
Contributed by Kennedy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JuanLuisdePabloEnriquezRohen
¡Bellísimo y dificilísimo!
@vigokovacic3488
Pure genius work. Mozart the sublime!
@tomboysuze
Thank you for posting this. Not many people, even musicians, are aware that Mozart wrote an Ave Maria. I used to do this with one of my choirs and my husband loved it. This is the first time I've found a recording so I'll be sending him a link. Thanks again! Beautiful
@MissNinou
Cet Ave Maria m'avait échappé jusqu'à présent . Je suis folle amoureuse de Mozart et ai donc toutes ses oeuvres . Merciiiiiiii
@christinelloyd8775
This is sublime! The great Mozart.
@literallyahuman3743
Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee, blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of god, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of death.
@elisabethsteltzlen
Cette Version m'a échappée..... Très belle découverte !! Merci à vous !
@Ericfalcao25
Beautiful!!
@quintusxv171
Magnifique ! Comme toujours.
@franchescacarrasco6351
Thank you for this beautiful rendition, unaware that Mozart had a version of the Ave Maria,,,