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Hail, Jesus, hail
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hail, Jesus, hail by Vincent Francis Novello — Lyrics
1 Hail! Jesus, hail! who for my sake,
Sweat blood from Mary's veins didst take,
And shed it all for me,
And shed it all for me.
Oh, blessed be my Saviour's blood,
My life, my light, my only good,
My life, my light, my only good,
To all eternity.
2 To endless ages let us praise Thee
Precious Blood whose price could raise
The world from wrath and sin,
The world from wrath and sin.
Whose streams our inward thirst appease,
And heal the sinner's worst disease,
And heal the sinner's worst disease,
If he but bathe therein.
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About Hail, Jesus, hail
This hymn text explores the salvific power of Christ's blood, emphasizing its redemptive qualities for mankind. The words speak of Jesus' sacrifice, the blood shed for humanity's sins, and the cleansing power it offers. The hymn proclaims eternal praise to the precious Blood that can raise the world from sin and quench the spiritual thirst of believers. It contrasts this with Abel's blood pleading for vengeance, highlighting the unique power of Christ's sacrifice to implore pardon and restore heaven. This setting for SATB voices and English text is a powerful expression of Marian devotion and the central tenets of Christian faith.
