O holy angel at my side
Go to the church for me,
Kneel in my place at Holy Mass
Where I desire to be.
At offertory, in my stead,
Take all I am and own,
And place it as a sacrifice
Upon the altar throne.
At Holy consecration's bell,
Adore with seraph's love
My Jesus hidden in the Host,
Come down from heav'n above.
Then pray for those I dearly love,
And those who cause me grief,
That Jesus' Blood may cleanse all hearts
And suffering souls relieve.
And when the priest communion takes,
Oh, bring my Lord to me,
That his sweet heart may rest on mine,
And I his temple be.
Pray that this sacrifice divine
May mankind's sins efface;
Then bring me Jesus' blessing home
The pledge of every grace.
In the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen