The New English Hymnal ‎#289

289. Hail, true Body, born of Mary

1 Hail, true Body, born of Mary,
Spotless Virgin's virgin birth;
Thou who truly hangedst weary
On the Cross for sons of earth;

2 Thou whose sacred side was riven,
Whence the Water flowed and Blood,
O may'st thou, dear Lord, be given
At death's hour to be our food:

3 O most kind! O gracious One!
O sweetest Jesu, holy Mary's Son!
Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Hail, true Body, born of Mary
• Translator: H. N. Oxenham, 1829-88
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion
• Source: Latin, 14th century

Tune Information

• Name: AVE VERUM
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: F Major
• Source: Rouen version of Proper Melody
• Copyright: By permission of Oxford University Press (from "English Hymnal")