Trinity Hymnal ‎#359

359. 'Twas on that night when doomed to know

1 'Twas on that night when doomed to know
The eager rage of every foe,
That night in which he was betrayed,
The Saviour of the world took bread;

2 And, after thanks and glory given
To him that rules in earth and heav'n,
That symbol of his flesh he broke,
And thus to all his foll'wers spoke:

3 "My broken body thus I give For you, for all.
Take, eat, and live.
And oft the sacred rite renew
That brings my saving love to view."

4 Then in his hands the cup he raised,
And God anew he thanked and praised,
While kindness in his bosom glowed,
And from his lips salvation flowed.

5 "My blood I thus pour forth," he cries,
"To cleanse the soul in sin that lies;
In this the covenant is sealed,
And heav'n's eternal grace revealed."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas on that night when doomed to know
• Author: John Morison
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
• Topic: The Church: The Lord's Supper
• Source: Scottish Paraphrases,, 1781

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM OLD
• Arranger: Edward Miller (1790)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major