Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book ‎#421

421. Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord

1 Draw nigh and take the body of your Lord,
And drink the holy blood for you out-poured.
Offered was He for greatest and for least,
Himself the Victim and Himself the priest.

2 He that in this world rules His saints, and shields,
To all believers life eternal yields;
With heavenly bread makes that hungry whole,
Gives living waters to the thirsting soul.

3 Approach ye then with faithful hearts sincere,
And take the pledges of salvation here.
O Judge of all, our only Saviour Thou,
In this Thy feast of love be with us now.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord
• Meter: 10s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1893
• Topic: Catechism: Lord's Supper
• Notes: J. M. Neale, Tr.

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