Ave Verum Corpus — William Byrd | Humanis, Sing for Peace

Performed by Humanis, Sing for Peace in concert on March 22, 2026 at The Grotto in Portland, Oregon. William Byrd Text attributed to Pope Innocent VI Ave, verum corpus, natum de Maria Virgine, vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: cuius latus perforatum unda fluxit sanguine. Esto nobis praegustatum, in mortis examine. O dulcis, O pie, O Jesu Fili Mariae, miserere mei. Amen. Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Mary, who truly suffered and were sacrificed on the cross for mankind: From his pierced side gushed water and blood. Be a foretaste for us in the tribulation of death. O Sweet, O Merciful, O Jesus, Son of Mary, have mercy on me. Amen.