Long fasting hath thy body tamed, With many cruel stripes it bleeds, Though innocence exemption claimed For thee from penitential deeds. Then let us follow in the path Of John, our father and our guide; Who follows him, his spirit hath The power to curb all carnal pride. In winter's frost thy loving care Provides a garment for the poor; For those who want thou dost prepare Of meat and drink a copious store. O thou who never didst deny Thine aid unto the suppliant's prayer, Hear Christendom's and Poland's cry, And save thy country from despair. Now let us chant in glad refrain Unto the Triune God our praise: O may the prayers of John obtain Blest joys for us in endless days.