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| Text: | Draw Near and Take the Body of Your Lord |
| Translator: | John M. Neale, 1818-1866 |
| Tune: | COENA DOMINI |
| Composer: | Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900 |
1 Draw near and take the body of your Lord,
And drink with faith the blood for you out-poured.
2 Saved by his body hallowed by his blood,
With souls refreshed we give our thanks to God.
3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son,
By his dear cross and blood the vict'ry won.
4 He--ransomer from death, and light from shade--
Now gives his holy grace his saints to aid.
5 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere,
And take the pledges of salvation here.
6 The Lord in this world rules his saints, and shields,
To all believers life eternal yields:
7 With heavenly bread makes those who hunger whole,
Gives living waters to the thirsting soul.
8 Before your presence, Lord,all people bow.
In this your feast of love be with us now.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Draw near and take the body of your Lord |
| Title: | Draw Near and Take the Body of Your Lord |
| Latin Title: | Sancti, venite, Christe corpus sumite |
| Translator: | John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.) |
| Meter: | 10 10 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1986 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; |
| Topic: | Eucharist; Gathering; Paschal Mystery (3 more...) |
| Source: | Latin, 7th C. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | COENA DOMINI |
| Composer: | Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900 |
| Meter: | 10 10 |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
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