Author of Our Salvation, Thee

Author of our salvation, thee, With lowly, thankful hearts, we praise; Author of this great mystery, Figure and means of saving grace. The sacred, true, effectual sign, Thy body and thy blood it shows; The glorious instrument divine, Thy mercy and thy strength bestows. We see the blood that seals our peace; Thy pardoning mercy we receive; The bread doth visibly express The strength through which our spirits live. Our spirits drink a fresh supply, And eat the bread so freely given, Till, borne on eagle wings, we fly, And banquet with our Lord in heaven.