Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#260a

260a. Hail, true Body

1 Hail, true Body, born of Mary,
by a wondrous virgin-birth.
You who on the Cross were offered
to redeem us all on earth;

2 You whose side became a fountain
pouring forth your precious blood,
give us now, and at our dying,
your own self to be our food.

O kindest Jesu, O gracious Jesu,
O Jesu, O Jesu, blessed Mary's Son.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail true Body, born of Mary
• Title: Hail, true Body
• Translator: H. N. Oxenham, 1852-1941
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  John 19:34
• Topic: Gradual Hymn
• Source: 14th century Latin
• Copyright: © Copyright Control
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: PLAINSONG
• Arranger: Alan Rees
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1998 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.