Moravian Book of Worship ‎#413

413. "Till He Come!"

1 "Till he come!" O let the words
linger on the trembling chords;
let the "little while" between
in their golden light be seen;
let us think how heav'n and home
lie beyond that "Till he come."

2 See, the feast of love is spread,
drink the wine and break the bread -
sweet memorials - till the Lord
call us round his heav'nly board;
some from earth, from glory some,
severed only "Till he come!"

Text Information

• First Line: "Till he come!" O let the words
• Title: "Till He Come!"
• Author: Edward Henry Bickersteth (1862)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 16:16-19
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:23-32
• Topic: Holy Communion; Earthly concerns; Life to Come

Tune Information

• Name: WELLS
• Composer: Dmitri Bortnianski (1822, alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: C Major