| Latin | English Translation | | :--- | :--- | | Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui. | Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail; Lo! o'er ancient forms departing, Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying Where the feeble senses fail. | | Genitori, Genitoque Laus et jubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. Amen. | To the everlasting Father, And the Son who reigns on high, With the Holy Ghost proceeding Forth from each eternally, Be salvation, honor, blessing, Might and endless majesty. Amen. |
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The priest kneels and incenses the Blessed Sacrament while singing Tantum Ergo (Down in Adoration Falling).
English benedictions are widely used in various Christian traditions, including Anglican, Episcopal, and Catholic churches. Here are some common English benedictions:
(Benedícta eius sancta et immaculáta Concéptio.)