305. Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast

1 Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast,
Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest,
Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide,
Wash me with water flowing from thy side.

2 Strength and protection may thy passion be,
O blessèd Jesu, hear and answer me;
Deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me,
So shall I never, never part from thee.

3 Guard and defend me from the foe malign,
In death's dread moments make me only thine;
Call me and bid me come to thee on high
Where I may praise thee with thy saints for ay.

Text Information
First Line: Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast
Latin Title: Anima Christi
Translator: Anonymous
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion
Source: Latin, 14th century
Tune Information
Name: ANIMA CHRISTI
Composer: William Maher, 1823-77
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Key: A♭ Major



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