Tantum ergo Sacramentum
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Veneremur cernui:
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Et antiquum documentum
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Novo cedat ritui:
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Praestet fides supplementum
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Sensuum defectui.
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Genitori, Genitoque
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Laus et iubilatio,
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Salus, honor, virtus quoque
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Sit et benedictio:
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Procedenti ab utroque
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Compar sit laudatio.
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Amen.
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[Translation:]
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Down in adoration falling,
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Lo! the sacred Host we hail,
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Lo! oe'r ancient forms departing
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Newer rites of grace prevail;
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Faith for all defects supplying,
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Where the feeble senses fail.
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To the everlasting Father,
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And the Son Who reigns on high
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With the Holy Spirit proceeding
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Forth from each eternally,
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Be salvation, honor blessing,
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Might and endless majesty.
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Amen.
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Tantum Ergo
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| Beth Nielsen Chapman |
