O Sacred Communion

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Composer
Larry Long
Difficulty
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Season
Communion Easter Season Season After Pentecost General
Voicing(s)
SAB
Instruments
Unaccompanied [a cappella]
Category
Anthems Communion Anthems
Instrumental Only?
No
Description

S/ATB Choir, a cappella. (3-part; bass divisi at end)
 Text by Thomas Aquinas, in English.
 Modern, beautiful, and proof that even 3-part textures can be rich and lush!

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Lyrics

O sacred communion, in which Christ is received:
the memory of his passion is recalled,
the mind is filled with grace,
and the pledge of future glory is given to us.