Soul Of My Savior

When the choir begins "Soul of My Savior," a profound stillness usually settles over the church. This beloved setting of the ancient *Anima Christi* prayer is a staple for Communion and Eucharistic Adoration. It is a deeply personal plea for sanctification, asking Christ to hide us in His wounds and wash us in the water from His side. The melody carries a quiet, pleading reverence that draws the congregation into a moment of intimate prayer.

Richard Proulx’s a cappella arrangement brings a fresh, choral richness to L. Dobici’s classic tune. The voices weave together beautifully, especially in the third verse where the melody shifts into the lower voices before the sopranos soar back in for the final, hopeful petition to praise God forever with the saints. It requires careful attention to dynamics and phrasing, but when sung with gentle devotion, it becomes a truly moving meditation on the Eucharist.