Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) ‎#486

486. Draw Near

Refrain:
Draw near, draw near!
Take the body of your Lord.
Draw near, draw near!
Drink the blood for you outpoured.

1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord,
and drink the holy blood for you outpoured:
Saved by his body and his holy blood,
with souls refreshed we give our thanks to God.

2 Christ our Redeemer, God's eternal Son,
has by his cross and blood the vict'ry won:
He gave his life for greatest and for least,
Himself the off'ring and Himself the Priest. [Refrain]

3 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere,
and take the pledges of salvation here:
Christ who in this life all the saints defends,
give all believers life that never ends. [Refrain]

4 With heav'nly bread makes those who hunger whole,
gives living waters to the thirsting soul:
Judge of the nations, to whom all must bow,
in this great feast of love is with us now. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Draw near and take the body of your Lord
• Title: Draw Near
• Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Draw near, draw near!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Eucharist; Real Presence; Service Music for Mass: Communion Song; Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: Communion Song

Tune Information

• Name: [Draw near and take the body of your Lord]
• Composer: Steven R. Janco, b. 1961
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1992, World Library Publications