309. Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord

1 Draw near and take the body of the Lord,
And drink the holy blood for you outpoured.
Offered was he for greatest and for least,
Himself the victim and himself the priest.

2 He that his saints in this world rules and shields
To all believers life eternal yields,
With heav'nly bread makes them that hunger whole,
Gives living waters to the thirsty soul.

3 Come forward, then, with faithful hearts sincere,
And take the pledges of salvation here.
Before your altar, Lord, your servants 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 the Body of the Lord
Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-66 (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Holy Communion
Source: Latin hymn, 7th century, abr.
Tune Information
Name: OLD 124TH
Meter: 10 10 10 10
Key: F Major
Source: Trente quartre Pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551, alt.
Notes: Alternate setting: 543



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