2 The tokens sent us to relieve Our spirits when they droop, We come, O Jesus, to receive; But would receive with love. 3 Here, in obedience to thy word, Wé take the bread and wine; The utmost we can do, O Lord, For all beyond is thine. Lord, give us all that 's good : And share thy flesh and blood. Which we to thee have given ; And let this hallowed scene have power To raise our souls to heaven. 2 Still let us hold, till life departs, The precepts of thy Son, Nor let our thoughtless, thankless hearts Forget what he has done. From all corruption free, Our powers, our wills to thee, To smooth our passage through, Wilt thou, on this thy holy day, For us this scene renew. The Lamb for sinners slain, This solemn feast ordain. And to remember thee: “For me, he died for me." These sacred signs, thy sufforings, Lord, To our remembrance brings: But think on nobler things. Alama wa 4 O tune our tongues, and set in frame, Each heart that pants for thee, The Lamb that died for me. With his own flesh and dying blood And taste the wine, and bless the Lord. 2 Let worldly sweets be all forgot, And earth grow less in our esteem; And faith and hope be fix'd on him. 443. 7s. PRATT'S COLL. Spiritual Nourishment from Christ. 1 BREAD of heaven! on thee we feed, For thy flesh is meat indeed : With this true and living bread! This blest cup of sacrifice: To thy cross we look and live. Through the life of him who died ; Rooted, grafted, built on thee! 444. C. M. STENNETT. To feed on food divine: Thy precious blood the wine. 2 He, who prepares this rich repast, Himself comes down and dies; And then invites us thus to feast Upon the sacrifice. 3 Here peace and pardon sweetly flow; Oh what delightful food ! We eat the bread--and drink the wine But think 4 Deep was the suffering he endured Upon the cross or tree- 'Twas all endured for me. Dear Saviour-so divine ! Which owes so much to thine. 445. L. M. WATTS. Not ashamed of Christ crucified. 1 AT thy command, O gracious Lord, Here we attend thy dying feast; And thine own flesh feeds every guest. 2 Our faith adores thy bleeding love, And trusts for life in one that died We hope for heavenly crowns above, From a Redeemer crucified. 3 What tho' the world pronounce it shame, And cast their scandals on thy cause ? We come to boast our Saviour's name, And make our triumph in his cross. 4 With joy we tell the scoffing age, “He that was dead hath left his tomb; He lives, above their utmost rage, And we are waiting til he come.", 446. L. M. ANONYMOUS. The Unity of the Saints. 1 HOW pleasing to behold and see The friends of Jesus all agree, To sit around his sacred board, As members of one common Lord. 2 While here we sit we would implore That love may spread from shore to shore; Till all the saints, like us, combine, To praise the Lord in songs divine. To all we freely give our hand, Who love the Lord in every land; For all are one in Christ, our Head, To whom be endless honours paid. 447. C. M. STEELE. Praise to the Redeemer. Awake the sacred song: And tune each stamm’ring tongue. 2 His love, what mortal thought can reach, What 'mortal tongue display! Imagination's utmost streteh In wonder dies away. And gratitude and joy; Thy praise our best employ. 448. L.M. ANONYMOUS.. Desiring suitable affections at the Lord's table 1 LORD, while around thy board we meet, And humbly worship at thy feet; In glad returns of grateful love. 2 Strengthen our faith, us also aid, To view thy wond'rous love display'd By which we're say'd and brought to God. 3 May grief for sin, the cause of wo, With painful pleasing anguish flow; Life, hope, and joy, to every heart. 449. 8s 78. EXETER COLL.. After Communion. 1 FROM the table now retiring, Which for us the Lord hath spread, May our souls, refreshment finding, Grow in all things like our Head. 2 His example by beholding, May our lives his image bear; Him our Lord and Master calling, His commands may we revere. 3 Love to God and man displaying, Walking steadfast in his way, Joy attend us in believing, Peace from God through endless day! 450. L. M. BRYANT. The Lord's Day. 1 WE bless thee for this sacred day, Thou, who hast every blessing given, Which sends the dreams of earth away, And yields a glimpse of opening heaven. 2 Rich day of holy thoughtful rest! May we improve thy calm repose, Forget the world, its joys and woes. Now fall and dwell, as heavenly dew, And flowers of grace in freshness start Where once the weeds of error grew. 4 May prayer now lift her sacred wings, Contented with that aim alone And rests her at his sheltering throne. 451. S. M. WATTS. And wondrous in our eyes; This day did Jesus rise. With thankful heart and voice, Which chas'd each painful doubt away And bade the church rejoice. 3 Since he hath left the grave, His promises are true; Which all this grace displays, Our sacrifice of praise. |