Our sacrifice is one,

One Priest before the throne,

The slain, the risen Son,

Redeemer, Lord alone!

And sighs from contrite hearts that spring,

Our chief, our choicest offering.

Head of Thy Church beneath,
The catholic, the true,
On all her members breathe,

Her broken frame renew!

Then shall Thy perfect will be done,

When Christians love and live as one.

XIX.

Biographical Notes