American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#52

52. Lo, Upon The Altar Lies

1 Lo, upon the altar lies
Bread of heaven from the skies:
Food to mortal wand'rers giv'n,
To the sons and heirs of heav'n.

2 Jesus, Shepherd of Thy sheep,
Thou Thy flock in safety keep.
Living Bread, Thy life supply;
Strengthen us, or else we die.

3 Thou Who feedest us below,
Source of all we have or know,
Grant that with Thy saints above
We may reach Thy feast of love!

Text Information

• First Line: Lo, upon the altar lies
• Title: Lo, Upon The Altar Lies
• Translator: E. Caswall (1848)
• Author: Thomas Aquinas (1274)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Means of Grace: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: VENI, REDEMPTOR
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Key: g minor
• Source: German medieval. Adapted by Luther or Walther, 1524.