Poems on Subjects Chiefly Devotional, Vol. 1 ‎#176

176. Communion with Christ at his Table

I. To Jesus, our exalted Lord,
(Dear name, by heav'n and earth ador'd!)
Fain would our hearts and voices raise
A chearful song of sacred praise.

II. But all the notes which mortals know,
Are weak and languishing and low;
Far, far above our humble songs,
The theme demands immortal tongues.

III. Yet whilst around his board we meet,
And worship at his glorious feet;
O let our warm affections move
In glad returns of grateful love.

IV. Yes, Lord, we love and we adore,
But long to know and love thee more;
And while we taste the bread and wine,
Desire to feed on joys divine.

V. Let faith our feeble senses aid,
To see thy wond'rous love display'd,
Thy broken flesh, thy bleeding veins,
Thy dreadful agonizing pains.

VI. Let humble penitential woe,
With painful, pleasing anguish flow,
And thy forgiving smiles impart
Life, hope, and joy, to ev'ry heart.

Text Information

• First Line: To Jesus. our exalted Lord
• Title: Communion with Christ at his Table
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1760
• Topic: Communion

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