Tantum Ergo

Only Therefore

Tantum Ergo

Only therefore the SacramentTantum ergo Sacramentum
Let us venerate bowed downVeneremur cernui
And the ancient documentEt antiquum documentum
Yield to the new ritenovo cedat ritui
May faith provide a supplementPraestet fides supplementum
To the senses lackingSensum defectui

To the Father, and the SonGenitori, Genitoque
Praise and rejoicingLaus et jubilatio
Health, honor, and also virtueSalus, honor, virtus quoque
Be and blessingSit et benedictio
To the one proceeding from bothProcedenti ab utroque
Let there be equal praise. AmenCompar sit laudatio. A-men