Tantum Ergo

The hymn tune used here is St Thomas by John Francis Wade from the early 18th century. The text is originally from an ancient hymn by St Thomas Aquinas. Pange Lingua was written in the 13th century to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. Two of the stanzas are used during the devotional of Benediction. Primarily in the Latin rite, though also found in Anglican and other churches.

After exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the liturgy begins and we sing O Salutaris Hostia and Tantum Ergo, followed by the benediction and chanting of the Divine Praises. The priest then returns the Blessed Sacrament to the tabernacle as we sing psalm 117

The text of the Pange Lingua focuses on the Catholic view of transubstantiation in which the form of bread and wine become the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Tantum ergo Sacramentum
veneremur cernui:
et antiquum documentum
novo cedat ritui:
praestet fides supplementum
sensuum defectui.
Genitori, Genitoque
laus et jubilatio,
salus, honor, virtus quoque
sit et benedictio:
Procedenti ab utroque
compar sit laudatio.
Amen. Alleluja.

There are countless translations but this is my favorite

Down in adoration falling,
Lo! the sacred Host we hail;
Lo! o'er ancient forms departing,
newer rites of grace prevail;
faith for all defects supplying,
where the feeble senses fail.
To the everlasting Father,
and the Son who reigns on high,
with the Holy Ghost proceeding
forth from Each eternally,
be salvation, honor, blessing,
might and endless majesty.
Amen. Alleluia.

We spend years searching for happiness and comfort in our lives. Perhaps in spending an hour a week with Jesus, we would begin to find it.

The matter of transubstantiation is difficult to understand, a mystery that we cannot possibly rationalize with our limited knowledge of God. As I put together the final image for this video I thought of St Thomas the Apostle. Thomas, in front of the risen Christ so filled with anguish that his mind and soul are closed, how can this possibly be Jesus who speaks to him. But Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and He returns to free Thomas of his doubt and invites him to touch the wound in His side and the holes in His hands.

On our knees we watch the priest elevate the Blessed Sacrament in front of the altar. St Thomas falls to his knees. We, like Thomas now see what we cannot comprehend in human terms. Jesus, truly present - Thomas opens his heart and proclaims the divinity of Jesus as no other Apostle has ever understood. - " My Lord, and my God "

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[undisputedchamp1986]

I have tears of joy in my eyes everytime I see this, everyone say with me "LONG LIVE THE TRIDENTINE LATIN MASS" TRIDENTINE LATIN MASS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lichtbroeder]

Stringed instruments like the violin are said to most closely approximate the human voice. Even though no one is singing here, I can hear my mother, or grandmother, or teachers singing Tantum Ergo as I listen. Their voices reach across the years and unite with ours as we kneel before Christ in majesty, we on earth and they in heaven.

[adorablebelle]

@lichtbroeder Cool fact, I had no idea. That's beautiful, thanks for sharing

[BailarinaTrojana]

This is the best version of Tantum Ergo; the melody is so sweet and it makes you feel closer to home.

[queenievenus]

I STARTED GOING TO BENEDICTION RECENTLTY AND LOVE HEARING AND SIINGING TANTUM ERGO ,AS I DID, AS A CHILD, IN THE CHOIR AT MY CHURCH.

[edmundmb]

Wonderful , My Mother used to sing this for mass. Great. Would like to see you post some more of those beutiful Latin Hyms.

[matt0098]

Nice fiddleback at elevation at 0:24. Note server elevating end of vestments!

[Jm4steam]

Very nice. So Solemn.

[lhin03011964]

the holy eucharist in the body and blood of christ....we cannot see by our human eye.but the eye of our soul.

[robadiux]

super nice en violin