CPWI Hymnal ‎#608

608. My God, and is thy table spread

1 My God, and is thy table spread,
and doth thy cup with love o'erflow?
Thither be all thy children led,
and let them all thy sweetness know.

2 Hail, sacred feast which Jesus makes,
rich banquet of his flesh and blood!
Thrice happy he who here partakes
that sacred stream, that heavenly food.

3 Why are its dainties all in vain
before unwilling hearts displayed?
Was not for them the Victim slain?
Are they forbid the children's Bread?

4 O let thy table honoured be,
and furnished well with joyful guests;
and may each soul salvation see,
that here its sacred pledges tastes.

5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
the god whom heaven and earth adore,
from men and from the angel-host
be praise and glory evermore.

Text Information

• First Line: My God, and is thy table spread
• Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM
• Composer: Anonymous
• Arranger: Edward Miller, 1735-1807
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major