Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#439

439. 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night

1 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night,
When powers of earth and hell arose
Against the Son of God's delight,
And friends betrayed Him to His foes.

2 Before the mournful scene began,
He took the bread, and blessed, and brake;
What love through all His actions ran!
What wondrous words of grace He spake!

3 "This is my body, broke for sin;
Receive and eat the living food:"
Then took the cup and blessed the wine;
"'Tis the new covenant in my blood."

4 "Do this," He said, "till time shall end,
In mem'ry of your dying Friend
Meet at my table and record
The love of your departed Lord."

5 Jesus, Thy feast we celebrate;
We show Thy death; we sing Thy name,
Till Thou return, and we shall eat
The marriage supper of the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Catechism

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