This is part of an ongoing series of equal-voice fauxbourdons designed to accompany antiphons and psalmody for both the Mass and the Divine Office.
These are easily adaptable for a schola of any size. Sing a few verses with the Gloria Patri or all the verses depending on the time needed for the distribution of communion and its procession. The antiphonal nature along with the mix of plainchant and polyphony are sure to make any liturgy all the more solemn and prayerful.
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Communio Tone 8 à 3: Lux aeterna_De Profundis | 2022
May light eternal shine upon them, O Lord, * with Thy saints for evermore: for Thou art gracious.
1. Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice.
2. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
3. If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it.
4. For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord.
5. My soul hath relied on his word: my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
6. From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.
7. Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption.
8. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
9. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. With Thy saints...