English Version: 2 - Englynion yr Anima Christi

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me

Famous and merciful one, you are part of Three and One
foretold by prophets,
lovely soul, Christ of fair cross,
4clean me within like a jewel

Body of Christ, protect me

Body of Christ, most piteous is the bravado of sins
flesh demanded by so many
you give health, pure spirit
8heal, Lord, and keep me alive

Blood of Christ, inebriate me

Blood of Christ, lest I be sadly banished and lost
because of the sins I commit,
pact of the brightly-praised Lord,
12keep me from the sin of drunkenness.

Water of Christ's side,wash me

Water from Christ's brave, grievously wounded side,
new cross of the protective king,
divine owner of hearts without loss
16the sinless one who holds all life, wash me.

Suffering of Christ, strengthen me

The suffering of Christ from heaven, Lord of the world's prophets,
your five wounds were grievous,
[this is my] most fervent prayer for a fine gift,
20strengthen me, great Nobleman.

O good Jesus, hear me

Tender merciful Jesus, turn you to me,
the word of light,
Lord greatly praised [before] every altar,
24listen to me without reproach.

And let me not be separated from you

And place for me my dwelling by your side,
noblest Lord, Lion of the world,
(I will praise you with an endless eulogy,
28devoted service, like a bush.

So that I may praise you with your angels

With your host, Lord, mighty sustainer of angels,
in the light which is never lost,
in heaven [we] will all be brought together,
32may salvation be soon, let it be true.

Amen

Let it be true, we will be brought to the fair kingdom of heaven
in humble homage
land on high, land of abundant nourishing blessings,
36endless feast of the Deity.