Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Worth of All Persons Lyrics: 1 We meet as friends at table,
to listen, and be heard,
united by the Spirit,
attentive to the Word.
Through prayer and conversation
we tune our varied views
to Christ, whose love has made us
the bearers of good news.
2 With food and drink for sharing
the table soon is spread.
The freedom meal of Jesus
is crowned with wine and bread,
and all, without exception,
may eat, and speak, and stay,
for this is Christ's own table
where none are turned away.
3 We share our lives and longings,
and when the meal is done
we pray as friends at table,
and promise to be one.
To Christ, and to each other,
we cheerfully belong:
apart, our hope is fruitless;
together, we are strong.
4 Fulfilled, and glad to follow
wherever Christ may lead,
we journey from the table
to love a world in need
with patience, truth, and kindness,
that justice may increase
and all may sit at table
in freedom, joy, and peace. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Used With Tune: MEAL OF LOVE
We Meet as Friends at Table
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