Richard de Castre’s Prayer to Jesus

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Publication Information:
J. Curwen & Sons/G. Schirmer — 8624 [G. Schirmer] (1923)

Text Information:
Reference: Richard de Castre, Carol: 1430

Lyrics: Jhesu, Lord, that madest me And with Thy blessyd blood hast bought, Forgive that I have grievéd Thee With word, and wil, and eek with thought. Jhesu, in whom is all my trust, That died upon the roodé tree, Withdrawe myn herte from fleshli lust, And from all worldly vanyté. Jhesu, for thy woundés smerte On feet and on thyn handés two, O make me meeke and low of herte, And Thee to love as I schulde do. Jhesu, keepe them that are good, Amende them that han grievéd Thee, And send them fruites of earthli food As each man needeth in his degree.
Notes: “Richard de Castre was vicar of St. Stephens, Norwich, circa 1420.”
Submitted by: Brian Luckner    Added: Feb 25, 2022