O Jesu, Blessèd Lord, to Thee

O Jesu, blessèd Lord, to Thee
My heartfelt thanks for ever be,
Who hast so lovingly bestowed
On me Thy body and Thy blood.

Break forth, my soul, for joy, and say,
What wealth is come to me today!
My Savior dwells within me now;
How blest am I! How good art Thou!

Author: Thomas Kingo

Year: 1689

This is a well-known post-communion hymn from Thomas Kingo's 1689 hymnbook "Aandelige Siunge-Koor" (originally "O Jesu, søde Jesu, dig"). English translations vary; the provided text closely matches common renderings of Kingo's Danish original.