Words: Thomas Aquinas, thirteenth century; Translation: Edward Caswall
O Salutaris Hostia,
Quae coeli pandis ostium;
Bella premunt hostilia,
Da robur, fer auxilium.
Uni Trinoque Domino
Sit sempiterna gloria:
Qui vitam sine termino
Nobis donet in patria. Amen.
The gate of Heaven to man below;
Our foes press on from every side;
Thy strength supply; Thine aid bestow.
All praise and thanks to Thee ascend,
For evermore, bless'd Three in One.
O grant us life that shall not end
In our true native land with Thee. Amen
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