The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1118

1118. While in sweet communion feeding

1 While in sweet communion feeding
On this earthly bread and wine,
Saviour, may we see thee bleeding
On the cross, to make us thine.
Though unseen, now be thou near us,
With the still small voice of love
Whisper words of peace to cheer us,
Every doubt and fear remove,
Whisper words of peace to cheer us
Every doubt and fear remove.

2 Bring before us all the story
Of thy life, and death of woe;
And, with hopes of endless glory,
Wean our heart from all below.
Draw us nearer and still nearer
To thy pierced and bleeding side,
Till our view of self grows clearer
In the light of Him who died.

Text Information

• First Line: While in sweet communion feeding
• Author: Edward Denny
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Church: Lord's Supper

Tune Information

• Name: ILLINOIS
• Composer: Unknown
• Meter: 8s & 7s, D
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #844, 499, or 1063.