Together in Song ‎#508

508. Jesus, we thus obey

1 Jesus, we thus obey
your last and kindest word;
here, in your own appointed way,
we come to meet you, Lord.

2 Our hearts we open wide,
to make the Saviour room;
for now the Lamb, the crucified,
the sinners' friend has come.

3 Your presence makes the feast;
now let our spirits feel
the glory not to be expressed,
the joy unspeakable.

4 With high and heavenly bliss
you now our spirits cheer;
your house of banqueting is this,
and you have brought us here.

5 Now let our souls be fed
with manna from above,
and over us your banner spread
of everlasting love.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, we thus obey
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (alt.)
• Meter: 66.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  ;
  John 6:25-35
  ;
  Luke 22:14-23
  ;
  Mark 14:22-31
  ;
  Matthew 26:24-29
  ;
  Romans 5:6-11
  ;
  Song of Solomon 2:4
• Topic: Joy; Mystery of God's Love; Personal Response to Jesus; Saints Days and Holy Days: St John the Evangelist

Tune Information

• Name: ST AUGUSTINE
• Meter: 66.68
• Key: G Major
• Source: Adapted from the chorale 'Als der gütige Gott' in Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Verstimmige Chroal gesänge', 1769