William Byrd: O Sacrum convivium

O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur;recolitur memoria passionis ejus;mens impletur gratia;et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur. Alleluia.

O sacred banquet, wherein Christ is received;the memorial of his passion is renewed; the soul is filled with grace; and a pledge of future glory is given to us. Alleluia.


English translation by the St. Ann Choir, directed by William Mahrt. (Wikipedia)