Together in Song ‎#498

498. Draw near and take the body of our Lord

1 Draw near and take the body of our Lord,
and drink his holy blood for you outpoured,
saved by that body and that precious blood,
our souls refreshed, we offer thanks to God.

2 Salvation’s giver, Christ the only Son,
who by his cross and blood the victory won,
offering himself for greatest and for least,
himself the victim, and himself the priest.

3 The victims offered by the law of old,
as signs from God, eternal mysteries told;
now Christ our light, the ransom of our race,
gives to his own this endless source of grace.

4 Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere,
and take the promise of salvation here.
Christ, who his saints in this world rules and shields,
to all believers life eternal yields.

5 With heavenly bread he makes the hungry whole,
gives living waters to each thirsting soul.
Jesus Christ, first and last, to whom shall bow
all nations at the last, is with us now.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw near and take the body of our Lord
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 (alt.)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:27-29
  ;
  Hebrews 10:19-25
  ;
  Isaiah 60:12-20
  ;
  John 6:52-58
• Source: Latin, from the Antiphonary of Bennchar, 7th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: TOULON
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Key: F Major
• Source: Abbr. from OLD 124TH