Word of God to earth descending
With the Father present still,
Near his earthly journey's ending
Hastes his mission to fulfil.

Well the traitor's kiss fore-knowing
Miracles of love divine,
See his hands himself bestowing
In the hallowed bread and wine.

Holy body, blood all precious,
Giv'n by him to be our food,
With them both he doth refresh us,
Formed like him of flesh and blood.

Mighty victim, earth's salvation,
Heav'n's own gate unfolding wide,
Help thy people in temptation,
Feed them from thy bleeding side.

Unto thee, the hidden manna,
Father, Spirit, unto thee,
Let us raise the loud hosanna,
And adoring bend the knee.