491. To Christ, the Prince of Peace

1 To Christ, the Prince of peace,
And Son of God most high,
The father of the world to come,
Sing we with holy joy.

2 Deep in his heart for us
The wound of love he bore,
That love with which he still inflames
The hearts that him adore.

3 O Jesus, victim blest,
What else but love so fine
Could make you choose to open thus
That sacred heart divine?

4 O Fount of endless life,
O Spring of water clear,
O Flame celestial, cleansing all
Who unto you draw near!

Text Information
First Line: To Christ, the Prince of peace
Title: To Christ, the Prince of Peace
Latin Title: Summi parentis filio
Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Scripture:
Topic: Sacred Heart; Love of God for Us; Song (1 more...)
Source: Paris Breviary, 1736
Tune Information
Name: NARENZA
Adapter: William H. Havergal, 1793-1870
Meter: SM
Key: A♭ Major
Source: Liesentritt's Catholicum Hymnologium Germanicum, 1584



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