952. T. 160. SEE Jesus seated 'midst his own, With pensive mind oppressed, Foreboding pangs and griefs unknown, Amazed and distressed; 2 With great desire he long'd before Of his love's bond unbroken. 3 In that most dark & doleful night Shine on his flock with healing, 4 In bread & wine to them he gave 5 Lord Christ, I thank thee for thy Since by thy invitation [grace, I at thy table take my place, That nought on earth me ever Tis here my needy soul is fed, Thy blood my drink celestial: And at thy feet-my rest how sweet! Here may I have my station, A trophy of thy passion. 7 And when at last of heavenly bliss And perfect love possessed, I see my Saviour as he is, The Lamb for ever blessed, Still shall each breath-show forth his death; My voice shall swell the chorus To sing that song most glorious. 2 Then after supper took the cup, And having given thanks, he said, ""Tis the New Testament in my blood, The blood for you and many shed; Take this, and drink ye all of it, Your sins' remission here you see: Oft as this ordinance ye perform, It in remembrance do of ME." 3 Yes, Lord, we will remember thee, We'll ne'er forget thy love divine; Thy cross we 'll ever bear in mind, Which made thee ours, and made us thine: We thus commemorate thy death, Till thou shalt once again appear; Meanwhile remember, gracious Lord, Us thy unworthy followers here. 954.* T. 205. HAPPY race-of witnesses, Whom God's Spirit doth ordain To make known--what God hath Ye can only victory gain [done; By that sacred covenant-blood, Which the fathers, bold in God, Wrote in faith on every door, That the slayer might pass o'er. 2 Israel's seed,-from slavery freed, Eat with joy their Paschal lamb; But the bride-of Christ, who died Her from bondage to redeem, Hath another passover: There the shadow, substance here; She enjoys the flesh and blood Of the slaughter'd Lamb of God. 3 Here we now-most humbly bow, Met in our Redeemer's name, Who for us-died on the cross, Bearing our reproach and shame: 'Fore the Father, 'fore the Son, And the Spirit, Three in one, With the countless heavenly host, And the assembly of the just. 4 Ere we taste-the rich repast, This communion-love-feast keep. As disciples ought to do: Shall the marriage-supper share, 6 Then will be-of ransom'd souls JESUS, how great was thy desire, Once more to eat the Paschal lamb fire With thy dear flock; O what love's [flame: Did here thy sorrowing soul inEach precious word thy kindness showeth, Thereby we are divinely blest; The love that in thy bosom gloweth Is herein render'd manifest. 2 Thy love is great, beyond all measure, Thence we derive eternal good; Thou grantest us, O what a treasure, Thy holy body and thy blood: Lord Jesus, was it not sufficient That thou shouldst die for our offence, But, out of love, thou every patient Wouldst heal, and make thy residence. 3 O love divine, how strong, how ardent, [to gain, More strong than death; our life The incarnate God, thro' love most fervent, Was as a lamb for sinners slain : Love urg'd the sovereign great Creator, [shake, 'Fore whom the universe doth By whom all things subsist in nature, [make. Once in the earth his grave to T. 590. 956. THAT doleful night before his death, The Lamb, for sinners slain, Did almost with his latest breath This solemn feast ordain: [met, To keep thy feast, Lord, are we And to remember thee; Help each poor sinner to repeat, For me he died, for me. 2 Thy sufferings, Lord, each sacred sign To our remembrance brings; O tune our voices, and inflame thy name, Till thou return, and we shall eat Meets at his table to record 2 We, for whom thou once wast slain, We, whose sins did pierce thee, Now commemorate thy pain, And implore thy mercy. 3 What can we poor sinners do, When temptations seize us? Nought have we to look unto, But the blood of Jesus. TO avert from men God's wrath He a full atonement made; This great love on us bestow'd, He gave us his flesh to eat, And to drink his precious blood: All who sick and needy are May receive in him a share. 3 Hither each afflicted soul May repair, tho' fill'd with grief; To the sick, not to the whole, The physician brings relief: And with shame is sent away; Whether you be in the faith; Is from wrath and envy freed; Love unto our neighbour shows That we are his flock indeed: Thus we may in all our ways Show forth our Redeemer's praise. T. 58. 960.* CHRIST was revealed in the flesh for us, [cross; To suffer death upon the shameful Now his body broken, to us is given For our soul's food, till we sit down in heaven, At the Lamb's feast. IS that my dearest Brother, (Saith one of low degree,) Who tho' the Father's equal, Became a man like me, And on the ignominious tree Aton'd for my transgressions?--"Tis He most certainly. 2 Ye who believe in Jesus, And on account of sin Have mourn'd with contrite sorrow, But now feel joy within, What think ye, that to him on high, 'Fore whom e'en John did tremble, Ye dare approach so nigh? 3 He showers his choicest blessings This day on every heart, And thus to soul and body Salvation doth impart : That blood which on the cross he The Lord's disciples think: 5 In spirit we behold him THE holy bread which now we break, The cup of which we all partake, Is the participation Of Jesus' flesh and blood, for us To purchase our salvation: Thy table here-with child-like fear: And how each needy sinner pants For thee, our gracious Saviour: Abide in thee-continually; Enjoying the communion: And thus abide in union: place Which tends thy doctrine to disgrace; [plays, Extol the great Redeemer's name, TILL the hour shall come, with By the church desired, 2 He hath with a pledge of grace 3 'Tis his body and his blood 4 By this sacrament we are 5 With deep reverence we draw We with awe adore thee. 6 Us thy congregation own, T. 23. Duly mind what dress thou wearest. The boundless grace-thy love dis-3 Heavenly joy and holy trembling, Which in the sacrament we trace. I feel in me, past dissembling; 4 Now bless and praise the slaugh- I'm with God in closest union. Since, by sharing this communion, ter'd Lamb, 4 Human reason is too shallow In this mystery thee to follow, How thou hast unto us given Thy own flesh, the bread of heaven: 5 How the blood which from thee Is in wine on us bestowed: [flowed, O the mystery, deep and blessed, By God's Spirit here expressed. Thou favour'd congregation, Thou know'st thy destination 6 Grant me but this firm faith, That with thee by thy death I am united: To cheer and make me whole, 7 Thy body slain for me, Gain there admission. 3 This mysterious, heavenly bless-And to my needy heart ing Is all thought by far surpassing; MY soul, prepare to meet Fall down adoring: The Lord of earth and skies Past thy exploring. 2 How vast is here display'd, Past comprehension. 3 How should I, slaughter'd Be counted worthy. 5 Upon thy call I'm here; For thou art gracious: I on thy word rely, Life, peace, and health impart ; Thus heaven commences. 9 Lord, of thy wondrous love That brought thee from above Thou gav'st this token: may it constantly Unite my heart to thee In bonds unbroken. 10 Didst thou thyself devise My Lord, my Treasure? May be my pleasure. 11 Cause me, who now am thine, As branch to thee the Vine To cleave unceasing; Receiving strength and juice, That I may fruit produce To thee well-pleasing. 12 Such grace on me is spent, A love unfeigned. 13 May every drop of blood In me, O Lord my God, |