Laudes Domini ‎#986

986. "Eat, O friends!"

1 Draw near, O Holy Dove, draw near,
With peace and gladness on thy wing;
Reveal the Saviour's presence here,
And light, and life, and comfort bring.

2 "Eat, O my friends--drink, O beloved!"
We hear the Master's voice exclaim:
Our hearts with new desire are moved,
And kindled with a heavenly flame.

3 No room for doubt, no room for dread,
Nor tears, nor groans, nor anxious sighs;
We do not mourn a Saviour dead,
But hail him living in the skies!

4 While this we do, remembering thee,
Dear Saviour, let our graces prove,
We have thy blessed company,
Thy banner over us is love.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw near, O Holy Dove, draw near
• Title: "Eat, O friends!"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Church: Ordinances of; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table; Lord's Supper; Ordinances
• Notes: Public Domain

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