Songs of Zion ‎#17

17. Twas on that dark, that doleful night

1. Twas on that dark, that doleful night
When powers of earth and hell arose
Against the Son of God's delight,
And friends betrayed him to his foes:

2. Before the mournful scene began,
He took the bread, and blessed, and brake:
What love through all his actions ran!
What wondrous words of grace he spake!

3. "This is my body, broke for sin;
Receive and eat this living food:"
Then took the cup, and blessed the wine;
"Tis the new covenant in my blood."

4. "Do this," he cried, "till time shall end,
The memory of your dying Friend;
Meet at my table, and record
The love of your departed Lord."

Text Information

• First Line: Twas on that dark, that doleful night
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1821

Tune Information

• Name: PASSOVER
• Meter: L. M.
• Incipit: 13211 345
• Key: a minor