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857. Soul of My Savior

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

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

3 Hear me, Lord Jesus, listen as I pray;
"Lead me from night to never ending day.
Fill all the world with love and grace divine,
And glory, laud, and praise be ever thine."

Text Information
First Line: Soul of my Savior, sanctify my breast
Title: Soul of My Savior
Author (attributed to, Vs. 1-2): Pope John XXII, 1249-1334
Translator: Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 (alt.)
Author (vs. 3): Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907 (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Topic: Cross; Devotional; Petition/Prayer (2 more...)
Source: Vs. 3: composite, based on "God of our Fathers;" Daniel C. Roberts, 1841-1907
Tune Information
Name: ANIMA CHRISTI
Composer: W. J. Maher, SJ, 1823-1877 (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Key: F Major or modal



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