O Lord
we praise Thee
bless Thee
and adore Thee
In thanksgiving bow before Thee.
Thou with Thy body and Thy blood didst nourish
Our weak souls that they may flourish.
O Lord
have mercy!
May Thy body
Lord
born of Mary
That our sins and sorrow did carry
And Thy blood for us plead
In all trial
fear and need:
O Lord
have mercy!
Thy holy body into death was given
Life to win for us in Heaven.
No greater love than this to Thee could bind us;
May this feast thereof remind us!
O Lord
have mercy!
Lord
Thy kindness did so constrain Thee
That Thy blood should bless and sustain me.
All our debt Thou hast paid;
Peace with God once more is made:
O Lord
have mercy!
May God bestow on us His grace and favor
To please Him with our behavior
And live as brethren here in love and union
Nor repent this blessed communion!
O Lord
have mercy!
Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us;
Grant that heavenly minded He make us;
Give Thy church
Lord
to see
Days of peace and unity;
O Lord
have mercy!