Trinity Hymnal ‎#365

365. At the Lamb's high feast we sing

1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who hath washed us in the tide
Flowing from his pierced side;
Praise we him whose love divine
Gives his sacred blood for wine,
Gives his body for the feast,
Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest.

2 Where the paschal blood is poured,
Death's dark angel sheathes his sword;
Israel's hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed,
Paschal Victim, Paschal Bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we manna from above.

3 Mighty Victim from the sky,
Pow'rs of hell beneath thee lie;
Death is conquered in the fight,
Thou hast brought us life and light:
Hymns of glory and of praise,
Risen Lord, to thee we raise;
Holy Father, praise to thee,
With the Spirit, ever be.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: At the Lamb's high feast we sing
• Translator: Robert Campbell (1849, alt.)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 5:7
• Topic: Christ: Our Passover; Christ: Sacrifice of; The Church: The Lord's Supper; Death: Conquered
• Source: Anon., Latin 6th century

Tune Information

• Name: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
• Composer: Sir George J. Elvey
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. D.
• Key: G Major