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Verbum supernum prodiens
Thomas Aquinas
A Eucharistic hymn written by Thomas Aquinas, still used in the liturgy of the Catholic Church.
This hymn text, written by Aquinas himself, shows his role as a poet of the Church's Eucharistic liturgy.
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What it is
This is the Latin text of a Eucharistic hymn written by Thomas Aquinas, here given in an English translation. It describes Christ's self-giving through the Eucharist, drawing on themes of the Last Supper and Christ's death and resurrection.
Why it matters
Aquinas was not only a philosopher but also a poet and hymn-writer for the Church's worship. This hymn shows his skill at putting deep theology into verse that ordinary worshippers could sing, and it remained part of Catholic liturgy long after his death.
Look closer
- What images does the hymn use to describe Christ's sacrifice?
- Why might a theologian also want to write hymns, rather than only philosophical treatises?
- How does this text differ in tone from a technical work like the Summa Theologiae?
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