1. 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!
2. 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!
3. 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!