Common Praise ‎#307b

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:
  Exodus 16:11-16
  ;
  Isaiah 2:4
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  ;
  1 Peter 1:8
  ;
  John 1:29
  ;
  Matthew 11:19
• 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