Thy Soldiers Grant, O Saviour Dear
Opening hymn adapted from a collect after Communion in ancient Syriac liturgy.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
Thy soldiers grant, O Saviour dear,
Hereafter Thy sweet peace,
That we, who fight Thy battles here,
May then find sure surcease.
May eyes, which here have looked on Thee
In Sacrament of love,
Thy blessed hope's fruition see,
In heavenly courts above.
And tongues, which here have sung Thy praise,
Make always truth to speak,
Fill them with kindly words to raise,
Thy servants faint and weak.
O bring the feet which stood aright
Within Thy holy place,
To walk within the land of light,
Endued with heavenly grace.
Who on Thy living Body feed,
By that blest Food restored,
To newer life, be theirs indeed,
To dwell with Thee, dear Lord;
Where, reigning with the Holy Ghost
And Father evermore,
Thou livest King, th' angelic host
Unceasingly adore.