Author: Thomas Aquinas, 1225?-1274; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 78 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O saving Victim, opening wide
the gate of heaven to man below,
our foes press on from every side,
thine aid supply, thy strength bestow.
2. All praise and thanks to thee ascend
for evermore, blest One in Three;
O grant us life that shall not end
in our true native land with thee.
Topics: Holy Eucharist Used With Tune: VERBUM SUPERNUM PRODIENS
O saving Victim, opening wide