156 May God be praised henceforth and blest forever!

1 May God be praised henceforth and blest forever! Who, Himself both gift and giver, With His own flesh and blood our souls doth nourish; May they grow thereby and flourish! Lord, have mercy on us. By Thy holy body, Lord, the same Which from Thine own mother Mary came, By the drops which Thou did'st bleed, Help us in the hour of need. Lord, have mercy on us. 2 Thou hast to death Thy holy body given, Life to win for us in heaven By stronger love, dear Lord, Thou could'st not bind us, Whereof this should well remind us. Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, Thy love constrained Thee for our good Mighty things to do by Thy dear blood, Thou hast paid the debt we owed, Thou hast made our peace with God. Lord, have mercy on us. 3 May God bestow on us His grace and blessing, That, His holy footsteps tracing, We walk as brethren dear in love and union, Nor repent this sweet communion. Lord, have mercy on us. Let not us the Holy Ghost forsake, May He grant that we the right way take; That poor Christendom may see Days of peace and unity. Lord, have mercy on us.