This beautiful hymn, Soul of My Saviour, is based on the original Latin text Anima Christi, which is attributed to Pope John XXII, 1249-1334. Anima Christi is the prayer frequently said after Holy Communion: Soul of Christ, sanctify me, Body of Christ, save me, etc. J. Hegarty (1734?-1834) translated the prayer and turned it into… Continue reading Soul of My Saviour
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O Jesus, Thou the Beauty Art
O Jesus, Thou the Beauty Art is a liturgical hymn from the Breviary for the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. The text comes from a larger sacred poem, Jesu, Dulcis Memoria. The text is thought to be composed by St. Bernard of Clairvaux (although there’s disagreement about this fact.) The translation into English was done… Continue reading O Jesus, Thou the Beauty Art
