511. Come, Behold! the Feast of Heaven
Text Information |
First Line: |
Come, behold! the feast of heaven Alleluia! |
Title: |
Come, Behold! the Feast of Heaven |
Author: |
John F. Underwood (1993) |
Meter: |
7.7.7.7 with alleluias |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
; ; ; |
Topic: |
Community in Christ; Eucharist; Kingdom of God; Lord's Supper; Communion (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1993 John F. Underwood |
Tune Information |
Name: |
LLANFAIR |
Composer: |
Robert Williams (1817) |
Harmonizer: |
David Evans (1927) |
Meter: |
7.7.7.7 with alleluias |
Key: |
F Major |
Copyright: |
Harm. © 1927 Oxford University Press |
Text Information:Though rightly viewed as a meal of remembrance, the Lord’s Supper is also an occasion of anticipation. This text draws on abundant biblical imagery to evoke the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to share the feast anew “in the kingdom of God” (Matthew 26:29/Mark 14:25/Luke 22:16).