The Voice of Praise ‎#497

497. '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 cried, till time shall end,
In memory of your dying Friend;
Meet at my table, and record
The love of your departed Lord.

5 Jesus! thy fast 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
• Author: Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Psalm 87:2-3
• Topic: The Christian Church: The Lord's Supper; The Last Supper

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