O Lord, we praise Thee, bless Thee, and adore Thee, <br />In thanksgiving bow before Thee. <br />Thou with Thy body and Thy blood didst nourish <br />Our weak souls that they may flourish. <br />O Lord, have mercy! <br />May Thy body, Lord, born of Mary <br />That our sins and sorrow did carry, <br />And Thy blood for us plead in all trial, fear and need: <br />O Lord, have mercy! <br /> <br />Thy holy body into death was given, <br />Life to win for us in heaven. <br />No greater love than this to Thee could bind us; <br />May this feast thereof remind us! <br />O Lord, have mercy! <br />Lord, Thy kindness did so constrain Thee <br />That Thy blood should bless and sustain me. <br />All our debt Thou hast paid; peace with God once more is made: <br />O Lord, have mercy! <br /> <br />May God bestow on us His grace and favor <br />To please Him with our behavior <br />And live as brethren here in love and union <br />Nor repent this blessed Communion! <br />O Lord, have mercy! <br />Let not Thy good Spirit forsake us; <br />Grant that heavenly minded He make us; <br />Give Thy church, Lord, to see days of peace and unity; <br />O Lord, have mercy!<br /><br />Martin Luther<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/o-lord-we-praise-thee-bless-thee-and-adore-thee/
