O Jesus, blessed Lord, to thee


O Jesus, blessèd Lord, to thee
my heartfelt thanks forever be,
who hast so lovingly bestowed
on me thy Body and thy Blood.

Break forth, my soul, for joy and say
what wealth is come to me this day!
My Savior dwells within me now;
How blest am I! How good art thou!


Words: Thomas Kingo, 1689;
trans. Arthur James Mason, 1889

Music: O Jesu Christ

Meter: LM

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