1 

Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,

   Nor creed, nor form, nor word,

Nor holy Church, nor human love,

   Compare with Thee, my Lord!

 2 

Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,

   Thy love has conquered me;

Beneath Thy Cross I die to self,

   And live alone to Thee.

 3 

Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,

   My inmost being fill;

So shall I think as Thou dost think,

   And will as Thou dost will.

 4 

Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,

   Thy life transfigure mine;

And through this veil of mortal flesh,

   Lord, let Thy splendor shine.

 5 

Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ,

   My soul exults in Thee;

To be Thy slave, to do Thy will,

   Is my felicity.