Franck: Panis Angelicus
Maurice Handford: Hallé Choir and Orchestra Lyrics
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Bread from the angelic host that is the end of all imaginings
O miraculous thing, this body of God will nourish
Even the poorest, the most humble of servants
Even the poorest, the most humble of servants
Thee we implore, O God, One in Three
So may Thou visit us as we now worship Thee
The light wherein Thou dwellest
The light wherein thou dwellest
The song Franck: Panis angelicus expresses a deep spiritual message about the Eucharist in the Catholic faith. The lyrics compare the bread of the Eucharist to heavenly bread that is provided to all people, regardless of their social or economic status. The bread from the angelic host represents a miraculous gift from God that can nourish even the poorest and most humble servants of God. The song speaks of the unity of the Holy Trinity, asking for God to visit us and lead us on the way to his dwelling place. The song's message is a powerful reminder of the importance of worship and faith in the Catholic tradition.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavenly bread that becomes the bread for all mankind
The bread that comes from heaven is for everyone
Bread from the angelic host that is the end of all imaginings
The bread is so heavenly that it surpasses all imagination
O miraculous thing, this body of God will nourish
It is amazing that this bread is the body of God and will provide sustenance
Even the poorest, the most humble of servants
Even those who are poor or meek can receive this bread
Thee we implore, O God, One in Three
We pray to God who is One but also Three
So may Thou visit us as we now worship Thee
As we worship, we pray for a visitation from God
And lead us on Thy way that we at last may see
We ask God to guide us so we can eventually see
The light wherein Thou dwellest
We hope to see the light where God resides
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SILVIO D'ANZA, CESAR (DP) FRANCK
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