Ave Verum Corpus

Hail True Body

Ave Verum Corpus

Hail true body, born of the Virgin MaryAve verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine
Truly suffering, sacrificed on the cross for mankindVere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine
From whose pierced side flowed water and bloodCuius latus perforatum fluxit aqua et sanguine
Be a foretaste for us in the test of deathEsto nobis praegustatum mortis in examine
O sweet Jesus, O holy Jesus, O Jesus, son of MaryO Iesu dulcis, o Iesu pie, o Iesu, fili Mariae