Soul of My Saviour

"Soul of My Saviour" is one of those deeply intimate hymns that immediately quiets the church. A translation of the ancient *Anima Christi* prayer, it is a staple for Communion and times of Eucharistic adoration. The words are a direct, personal plea to Christ—asking His body, blood, and passion to sanctify, wash, and protect us. When the choir sings this, especially in four-part harmony, the steady, reverent movement of the melody allows the congregation to truly pray the text.

As we move through the verses, the prayer shifts from a request for earthly shelter ("Deep in Thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me") to a longing for eternal union. This particular arrangement includes a soaring descant by Tony C. Eluno for the final verse. While the bass retains the grounding harmony, the descant lifts the soprano line heavenward on the words "Jesus, Jesus, call me, bid me come to Thee on high," bringing a bright, triumphant finish to a profoundly quiet prayer.