Common Praise (1998) ‎#49

49. Draw Near and Take

1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord,
and drink with faith the blood for you outpoured.

2 Saved by his body, hallowed by his blood,
with souls refreshed, we give our thanks to God.

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

4 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere,
and take the pledges of salvation here.

5 The Lord in this world rules his saints, and shields;
to all believers life eternal yields;

6 with heavenly bread makes those who hunger whole;
gives living waters to the thirsting soul.

8 Before your presence, Lord, all people bow.
In this your feast of love be with us now.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw near and take the body of the Lord
• Title: Draw Near and Take
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  John 6:35-51
  ;
  Hebrews 4:12-16
  ;
  Hebrews 10:16-25
• Topic: liturgical: Communion Songs; Eucharist; Water
• Source: Latin (Sancti, venite, 7th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 46
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
• Meter: 10 10
• Key: F Major
• Source: First strain of Song 46