Das Abendmahl [English translation]

The Holy Sacrament

The time is nigh

Take. Eat. This is my body. 1

And drink. This is my blood. 2

Which was shed (for you).

The Last Supper...

Of Christ3 goes forth

Though it pains us4 for who...

Would betray the Son of Man?

It would be better for him

If this same man had never been born! 5

The Holy Communion

The time is at hand

Take. Eat. This is my body.

And drink. This is my blood.

Which was shed (for you).

Everyone, sing praises to God 6

Glory, Glory, Glory to the Father and the Son

Glory to the (Holy) Spirit, and peace on earth!

1. refers to the bread which represents the body of Christ.2. refers to the wine (or water in certain cases) which represents the blood of Christ.3. lit. Son of Man4. lit. (the) people5. refers to Judas who betrayed Jesus.6. lit. Shout out with joy, all the earth.