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CCXXVII. Jesus, at whose supreme command

1 Jesus, at whose supreme command,
We thus approach to God,
Before us in thy vesture stand,
Thy vesture dipt in blood.

2 Obedient to thy gracious word,
We break the hallow'd bread,
Commemorate our dying Lord,
And trust on thee to feed.

3 Now, Saviour, now thyself reveal,
And make thy nature known,
Affix the sacramental seal,
And stamp us for thine own.

4 The tokens of thy dying love
O let us all receive,
And feel the quick'ning spirit move,
And sensibly believe.

5 The cup of blessing blest by thee,
Let it thy blood impart;
The bread thy mystic body be,
And cheer each languid heart.

6 The grace which sure salvation brings,
Let us herewith receive:
Satiate the hungry with good things,
The hidden manna give.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, at whose supreme command
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Sacramental
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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