The Psalms Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Old and New Testament, faithfully translated into English Metre ‎#XXIV

XXIV. The Lord's Supper Institued

1 'Twas on that dark, that doleful Night
When Pow'rs of Earth and Hell arose
Against the Son of God's Delight,
And Friends betray'd him to his Foes.
Before the mournful Scene began,
He took the Bread, and bless'd, and brake:
What Love thro' all his Actions ran!
What wond'rous Words of Grace he spake?

2 This is my Body, broke for Sin,
Receive and eat the living Food;
Then took the Cup, and bless'd the Wine;
'Tis the New Cov'nant in my Blood.
For us his Flesh with Nails was torn,
He bore the Scourge, he felt the Thorn;
And Justice pour'd upon his Head
Its heavy Vengeance, in our Stead.

3 For us his vital Blood was spilt,
To buy the Pardon of our Guilt;
When, for black crimes of biggest Size
He gave his Soul a Sacrifice
Do this, he cry'd 'till Time shall end,
In Mem'ry of your dying Friend;
Meet at my Table, and record
The Love of your departed Lord.

4 Jesus, thy Feast we celebrate,
We shew thy Death, we sing thy Name,
'Till thou return and we shall eat
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas on that dark, that doleful Night
• Title: The Lord's Supper Institued
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1773

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