Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#610

610. Soul of my Saviour

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 Jesus, 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 aye.

Text Information

• First Line: Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast
• Title: Soul of my Saviour
• Latin Title: Anima Christ
• Author (attributed to): John XXII, 1249-1334
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 19:34
• Topic: Holy Communion; Passiontide
• Source: Trans. unknown

Tune Information

• Name: ANIMA CHRISTI
• Composer: W. J. Maher, 1823-1877
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: F Major