Take, Eat, This is my Body

A setting of the words used in the institution of the Eucharist, according to Matthew’s Gospel, Christ’s exhortation to serve, and the remembering of the Passion from 1 Corinthians.

The refrain has optional SATB choir parts.

This chant is ideal for use as a communion processional, especially on Holy Thursday, Corpus Christi or at a celebration of First Communion.

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Instrumentation

Keyboard, melody instruments in C, guitar, choir

Themes

Liturgical use: Communion

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