O my sweet Jesus! hear the sighs
Which unto thee I send;
To thee my inmost spirit cries,
My being’s hope and end!
Stay with us, Lord, and with thy light
Illume the soul's abyss;
Scatter the darkness of our night,
And fill the world with bliss.
O Jesus! spotless virgin flower!
Our life and joy! to thee
Be raise, beatitude. and power,
Through all eternity. Amen.
LAUDA, SION.
Laud, O Sion, thy Salvation;
Loud the anthem of laudation
To thy King, thy Shepherd raise.
What thou canst do, do it boldly.
For thy best will praise but coldly
Him who is above all praise.
Theme of themes beyond all telling,
Living Bread all bread excelling,
Bread which lives and maketh live;
Bread which at the sacred table
Christ the Lord alone was able
To the chosen Twelve to give.
Be the hymnal praise sonorous,
Let our hearts a gladsome chorus,
Throb in soft and sweet accord,
For this festal day’s elation
Is the grand commemoration
Of the Supper of our Lord.
