Ancient and Modern ‎#441

441. Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord

1 Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord,
and drink the holy blood for you outpoured.

2 Saved by that body and that holy blood,
with souls refreshed, we render thanks to God.

3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son,
by his dear cross and blood the victory won.

4 Offered was he for greatest and for least,
himself the victim, and himself the priest.

5 Approach ye then with faithful hearts sincere,
and take the pledges of salvation here.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord
• Latin Title: Sancti venite, Christi corpus sumite
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 6:35
  ;
  Hebrews 9:11-15
• Topic: Atonement; Church Year: Good Friday; Holy Communion; Jesus: priesthood; Proper 6: Year A
• Source: Bangor Antiphoner, c. 690

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 46
• Composer (melody and bass): Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
• Meter: 10 10
• Key: F Major
• Source: Melody and bass from first strain of Song 46