The Hymnbook ‎#448

448. 'Twas on That Night

1 'Twas on that night when doomed to know
The eager rage of every foe,
That night in which He was betrayed,
The Saviour of the world took bread;

2 And, after thanks and glory given
To Him that rules in earth and heaven,
That symbol of His flesh He broke,
And thus to all His followers spoke:

3 "My broken body thus I give
For you, for all. Take, eat, and live.
And oft the sacred rite renew
That brings my saving love to view."

4 Then in His hands the cup He raised,
And God anew He thanked and praised,
While kindness in His bosom glowed,
And from His lips salvation flowed.

5 "My blood I thus pour forth," He cries,
"To cleanse the soul in sin that lies;
In this the covenant is sealed,
And heaven's eternal grace revealed.

6 "With love to man this cup is fraught;
Let all partake the sacred draught;
Through latest ages let it pour,
In memory of my dying hour."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas on that night when doomed to know
• Title: 'Twas on That Night
• Author: John Morison
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
• Topic: Communion, Holy; Church, The: Lord's Supper, The
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM OLD
• Adapter: Edward Miller (1790)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Unknown