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Text:Jesu, we thus obey
Author:Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:GILDAS (ST AUGUSTINE, WEISSE)
Adapter:J. S. Bach, 1685-1750

307b. Jesu, we thus obey

1 Jesu, we thus obey
thy last and kindest word;
here in thine own appointed way
we come to meet thee, Lord.

2 Our hearts we open wide
to make the Saviour room;
and lo, the Lamb, the Crucified,
the sinner's friend is come!

3 Thy presence makes the feast;
now let our spirits feel
the glory not to be expressed,
the joy unspeakable.

4 With high and heavenly bliss
thou dost our spirits cheer;
thy house of banqueting is this
and thou hast brought us here.

5 Now let our souls be fed
with manna from above,
and over us thy banner spread
of everlasting love.

Text Information
First Line: Jesu, we thus obey
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Holy Communion
Tune Information
Name: GILDAS (ST AUGUSTINE, WEISSE)
Adapter: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
Meter: SM
Key: G Major
Source: Als der gütige Gott



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