1019. The King's Table

1 Here the King hath spread his table,
Whereon eyes of faith are able
Christ the passover to trace.
Shadows of the law are going,
Light and life and truth inflowing,
Night to day is giving place.

2 Lo, this angels' food descending
Heavenly love is hither sending,
Pilgrim lips on earth to feed.
So the paschal lamb was given,
So the manna came from heaven,
This the manna is indeed.

3 O good Shepherd, bread life-giving,
Us, thy grace and life receiving,
Feed and shelter evermore!
Thou on earth our weakness guiding,
We in heaven with thee abiding,
With all saints will thee adore.

Text Information
First Line: Here the King hath spread his table
Title: The King's Table
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Notes: Public Domain
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