We pray Thee, heavenly Father,
To hear us in Thy love,
And pour upon Thy children
The unction from above;
That so in love abiding,
From all defilement free,
We may in pureness offer
Our Eucharist to Thee.

Be Thou our guide and helper,
O Jesu Christ, we pray;
So may we well approach Thee,
If Thou wilt be the way:
Thou, very truth, hast promised
To help us in our strife,
Food of the weary pilgrim,
Eternal source of life.

And Thou, Creator Spirit,
Look on us, we are Thine;
Renew us in Thy graces,
Upon our darkness shine;
That, with Thy benediction,
Upon our souls outpoured,
We may receive in gladness
The body of the Lord.

O Trinity of Persons!
O Unity most high!
On Thee alone relying
Thy servants would draw nigh;
Unworthy in our weakness,
On Thee our hope is stayed,
And blest by Thy forgiveness
We will not be afraid.