Lord of Justice, Lord of Light

Lord of Justice, Lord of Light!
Our commander in this fight!
He hath trifled Satan’s greed,
He came down to plant His seed,
Seed of mercy, seed of grace
Seed that saves the human race
It is we who nurture it,
Vine of saving, grown to heav’n

Body, blood, Thy feast of love!
Sun and water from above,
Thou hast come to visit us,
Soil is nurtured, sight restored!
Thy lamb’s corpus, is our food
Holy manna from above!
Holy blood, our sacred flood!
Sacred feast that makes us one!

First the flood of Holy Birth,
Water poured, Thy seed is sown
From that soil the vine shall grow,
Tall and high to reach Thy throne
Every man receives Thy seed,
With the nutrients to grow,
Gift divine, we’re called to use
Thou art giver, Thou art truth

Our great shepherd and our guide!
Leadeth us, Thou on our side!
Our redeemer, sword and shield
Earthly evils flee and yield!
Even Satan knows Thy pow’r
Darkness trembles at Thy name,
Sinful spirits quake and cower,
While Thy vine grows ever strong

Christ the victor, King prevails
Thou art mighty, evil fails
Guard the vine from sinful pow’r
Be our garden’s wall and tow’r
Help us be Thy victors too,
Send Thy soldiers when in strife,
Help us win the war with sin,
None can cut Thy gift-born vine

King of Glory, King of Heav’n
Our Creator, praise be giv’n!
Thou hast given gifts divine:
Earth and sky, all made by Thee.
Saints in heaven reap Thy fruit,
Pray for us to tend Thy vine.
Trumpets sound while angels sing,
All creation hails Thy name!