The Minstrel of Zion ‎#86

86. Love-feast

1 United in affection dear,
With hearts on Jesus set,
We pray our God to meet us here,
Who in his name are met.
Our minds from worldly cares set free,
And fix'd on joys above;
Each hope, each wish, each pray'r shall be,
To share our Saviour's love.

Chorus:
"A Saviour!" let creation sing;
"A Saviour!" let all heaven ring;
He's God with us, we feel him ours,
His fulness in our souls he pours.
'Tis almost done, 'tis almost o'er;
We soon shall reach the blissful shore;
Then we shall meet to part no more,
Then we shall meet to part no more.

2 Oh! could we, Lord, make others know
The pleasure which we feel--
What comforts from thy goodness flow,
A sinner's wounds to heal;
Soon would the heedless, vain, and gay,
That goodness strive to prove;
Forsake their sins, and seek the way
To share a Saviour's love. [Chorus]

3 If to reform their wicked ways
All gentler means should fail,
The terrors which thy power displays
Against them may prevail;
Proud sinners, humbled by thy wrath,
Shall trembling kiss the rod:
"Oh! sweep the nations, shake the earth,
Till all proclaim thee God." [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: United in affection dear
• Title: Love-feast
• Refrain First Line: "A Saviour!" let creation sing
• Publication Date: 1845

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE-FEAST
• Meter: C. M. D.*
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: *Select Melodies, Hymn 55.