The Anima Christi (The Body of Christ)

Here's a link to the song that I botched up on Sunday. You can listen to it, and a bunch of others that Trinity Vineyard is currently using, some of which I think will be on their next CD.

Trinity Worship

The Anima Christi (words reworked by Martin Reardon)
Body of Christ, sanctify me
Blood of Christ, cleanse me,
O Jesus Christ, save me

Within thy wounds, hid me
From the enemy, defend me
In my hour of death, call me
That I may come to you
That I may be with you
That I may worship you for eternity

These words, which I think are wonderful, come from an ancient prayer (circa 14th century) that Marty Reardon reworked for the song. Marty is the Worship Pastor at Trinity Vineyard in Atlanta. He discusses it a bit at the site linked, but here are both sets of words. I remember being so struck by the original words years ago. It is still widely used after receiving the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.

The Anima Christi (an original translation)
Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me
Water from Christ's side, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
Suffer me not to be separated from Thee
From the malicious enemy defend me
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints
and with Thy angels
Forever and ever
Amen