And in the service of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament we give to Our Lord the honour which is his rightful due.  At that service the Sacrament is brought to the altar where we sing two hymns which are often sung at the Eucharist.  And there we adore Our Lord in his Glorified Body and receive his own blessing, just as the disciples worshipped him on the mountain in Galilee and later on Ascension Day on the Mount of Olives and received his blessing there.

Other resources

See also ‘Preparation and thanksgiving for Communion’ which was written for young people but is also relevant for adults.

References

1. Bright, W. (1874) And now, O Father, mindful of the love.  Available from: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/n/andnowof.htm (Accessed 20 June 2011) (Internet).

2. St Thomas Aquinas (1226-1274) translated by Woodford, J.R. (1850) Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, Thee.  Available from: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/w/twaohsat.htm (Accessed 20 June 2011) (Internet).