Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Soul of My Saviour is a much-loved traditional Catholic Communion hymn based on the ancient prayer Anima Christi.
With its prayerful meditation on the Body and Blood of Christ, his Passion and his saving wounds, this Emmaus Music recording is offered for Holy Communion, Eucharistic Adoration, Corpus Christi, Lent, Holy Week and personal prayer.
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🎼 Track outline
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Verse 1: Soul of my Saviour...
01:11 Verse 2: Strength and protection...
02:09 Verse 3: Guard and defend me...
🎵 About this hymn
Soul of My Saviour is an English hymn based on Anima Christi, a Eucharistic prayer dating from the Middle Ages.
The Latin prayer has traditionally been attributed to Pope John XXII, although its precise authorship is uncertain. The familiar English hymn text is an anonymous translation, set to music by the English Jesuit priest William J. Maher, SJ (1823–1877).
Its intimate prayer to Christ — invoking his Body, Blood, Passion and wounds — has made it an enduring hymn for Holy Communion and Eucharistic devotion. It is also especially appropriate during Lent, Holy Week, Corpus Christi, retreats and other times of quiet reflection.
📖 Lyrics
Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast,
Body of Christ, be Thou my saving guest,
Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in Thy tide,
Wash me with water flowing from Thy side.
Strength and protection may Thy Passion be,
O blessèd Jesus, hear and answer me;
Deep in Thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me,
So shall I never, never part from Thee.
Guard and defend me from the foe malign,
In death’s dread moments make me only Thine;
Call me and bid me come to Thee on high,
Where I may praise Thee with Thy saints for aye.
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Does Soul of My Saviour hold a particular memory for you — perhaps from receiving Holy Communion, Eucharistic Adoration, school or parish life?
You are very welcome to share below.
📜 Credits & licensing
Text: Anima Christi, medieval Latin prayer; English translation anonymous
Music: William J. Maher, SJ (1823–1877)
Arrangement, performance and recording: Emmaus Music
#SoulOfMySaviour #CommunionHymn #AnimaChristi #CatholicHymns #EmmausMusic
Soul of My Saviour is a much-loved traditional Catholic Communion hymn based on the ancient prayer Anima Christi.
With its prayerful meditation on the Body and Blood of Christ, his Passion and his saving wounds, this Emmaus Music recording is offered for Holy Communion, Eucharistic Adoration, Corpus Christi, Lent, Holy Week and personal prayer.
🎹 Looking for the instrumental version?
Listen here: youtu.be/lf22o6iEibM
🌐 Explore Emmaus Music
Hymns, prayers and resources for the journey of faith:
emmausmusic.com
🎼 Track outline
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Verse 1: Soul of my Saviour...
01:11 Verse 2: Strength and protection...
02:09 Verse 3: Guard and defend me...
🎵 About this hymn
Soul of My Saviour is an English hymn based on Anima Christi, a Eucharistic prayer dating from the Middle Ages.
The Latin prayer has traditionally been attributed to Pope John XXII, although its precise authorship is uncertain. The familiar English hymn text is an anonymous translation, set to music by the English Jesuit priest William J. Maher, SJ (1823–1877).
Its intimate prayer to Christ — invoking his Body, Blood, Passion and wounds — has made it an enduring hymn for Holy Communion and Eucharistic devotion. It is also especially appropriate during Lent, Holy Week, Corpus Christi, retreats and other times of quiet reflection.
📖 Lyrics
Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast,
Body of Christ, be Thou my saving guest,
Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in Thy tide,
Wash me with water flowing from Thy side.
Strength and protection may Thy Passion be,
O blessèd Jesus, hear and answer me;
Deep in Thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me,
So shall I never, never part from Thee.
Guard and defend me from the foe malign,
In death’s dread moments make me only Thine;
Call me and bid me come to Thee on high,
Where I may praise Thee with Thy saints for aye.
💬 Join the conversation
Does Soul of My Saviour hold a particular memory for you — perhaps from receiving Holy Communion, Eucharistic Adoration, school or parish life?
You are very welcome to share below.
📜 Credits & licensing
Text: Anima Christi, medieval Latin prayer; English translation anonymous
Music: William J. Maher, SJ (1823–1877)
Arrangement, performance and recording: Emmaus Music
#SoulOfMySaviour #CommunionHymn #AnimaChristi #CatholicHymns #EmmausMusic
