502. Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast

1 Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast;
body of Christ, be my true saving guest;
blood of my Saviour, bathe me in your tide;
wash me with water flowing from your side.

2 Strength and protection may your Passion be;
O blessèd Jesus, hear and answer me:
deep in your wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me;
so shall I never from you parted be.

3 From the foul enemy my soul defend;
in death's dread moments be my loving friend;
call me, and bid me come to you on high,
when I may praise you with your saints for ay.

Text Information
First Line: Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast
Author: J. Hegarty, S.J., d. 1834 (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Source: Anon. Latin, 14th cent.
Tune Information
Name: ANIMA CHRISTI
Composer: William Joseph Maher, 1823-77
Meter: 10 10.10 10
Key: F Major



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