Kingo at his simple and straightforward best

The tenth song

Is a thanksgiving after Holy Communion

Soul’s shepherd, Jesu, thanks to thee

     Eternally,

And for thy death, soul’s remedy

     Whereby thou rescuedst me.

Thy body and thy blood I’d praise,

     My soul’s delight;

The meat and drink that can erase

     The serpent’s hate and bite.

I still can taste how sweet thou art

     To mouth and mind,

Yet hold thee closest in my heart,

     Where thou hast been enshrined.

You worldly lusts depart from me,

     I never more,

No nevermore your friend shall be,

     But bring you to God’s law.

O JEsu, let thy body’s bread

     And blood-filled bowl,

Refresh me even until death,

     Then I’ll have reached my goal.