The Hymnal 1982 ‎#330

330. Therefore we, before him bending

1 Therefore we, before him bending,
this great Sacrament revere;
types and shadows have their ending,
for the newer rite is here;
faith, our outward sense befriending,
makes our inward vision clear.

2 Glory let us give and blessing
to the Father and the Son,
honor, thanks, and praise addressing,
while eternal ages run;
ever too his love confessing,
who from both with both is One.

Text Information

• First Line: Therefore we, before him bending
• Author (attributed to): Thomas Aquinas, 1225?-1274
• Meter: 87. 87. 87
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Holy Eucharist
• Source: Hymnal 1940 (ver.)

Tune Information

• Name: TANTUM ERGO SACRAMENTUM
• Meter: 87. 87. 87
• Incipit: 12333 23434 32321
• Key: E♭ Major