Anima

Christi
Music MV Francisco

Based on one of St. Ignatius' favorite prayers, a prayer that Jandi learned in preparation for First
Communion in second grade at the Ateneo Grade School. However, when he memorized the prayer
as he was growing up, he inadvertently missed one line from the original prayer: Blood of Christ,
inebriate me. Thus when he set the prayer to music in his sophomore year in college, that one line
was not included. Efforts were made by others, including Jandi to insert that one line in accordance
with tradition. But somehow, they all proved futile. This is how the prayer has been sung since.

Solo, Repeat Ladies:

Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Water from the side of Christ, wash me
Passion of Christ, give me strength

All twice:
Hear me Jesus, hide me in Thy wounds
That I may never leave Thy side

From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me
And when the call of death arrives, bid me come to Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints forever