CHRIST THE WORD TO EARTH DESCENDED
Vebum supernum prodiens, nec Patris, The Blessed Sacrament
St.Thomas Aquinas, O.P., d.1274 / Adapted from a Chorale, 'Ringe recht', 1745
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Christ the Word to earth descended, Yet remained in heaven still; When His earthly journey ended He fulfilled the Father's will. |
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While the false disciple waited To betray his Master's life, Christ for men, tho' by men hated, Gave in love the bread of life. |
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Under two-fold species given, Flesh as bread and blood as wine, He became a pledge of heaven: Man partook of Life Divine. |
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Mighty Victim, earth's salvation, Heaven's gates unfolding wide, See, we cry in desolation: Be our strength, be at our side. |
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To Thee, Godhead, three-fold essence, Be unending praise and love; Make us worthy of Thy presence In our heav'nly home above. |