Song Meaning

The lyrics open with a striking transformation: "angelic bread" becomes "bread of men." This heavenly sustenance, it seems, brings an end to symbols, pointing to a direct, ultimate reality. An immediate exclamation, "O res mirabilis!", underscores the profound awe at this event, where "Manducat dominum" — the Lord is eaten. This central paradox — the divine made consumable and intimately accessible — creates a powerful tension.