This work provides a contemporary musical setting of the Latin text 'Panis angelicus' designed for SATB choir, organ, and solo violin or flute. The composer, Richard Wappel, offers this composition as a distinct alternative to the traditional setting by César Franck, utilizing the liturgical text attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas. The score is structured to accommodate various denominational worship settings and includes an English singing translation to facilitate performance.

Musicians and choral directors frequently identify this setting as a practical and accessible alternative for liturgical use. Experts note that the addition of the violin or flute provides a specific textural variation that distinguishes it from more standard arrangements.