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1 'Twas on that dark, that doleful Night
When Pow'rs of Earth and Hell arose,
Against the Son of God's Delight,
And Friends betray'd him to his Foes:
2 Before the mournful Scene began,
He took the Bread, and bless'd, and break:
What Love thro' all his Actions ran!
What wond'rous Words of Grace he spake!
3 "This is my Body, broke for Sin,
Receive and eat the living Food;"
Then took the Cup, and bless'd the Wine;
"'Tis the new Cov'nant in my Blood.
4 "Do this," (he cry'd) till Time shall end,
"In Mem'ry of your dying Friend;
"Meet at my Table and record
"The Love of your departed Lord."
5 Jesus, thy Feast we celebrate,
We shew thy Death, we sing thy Name,
'Till thou return, and we shall eat
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
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First Line: | 'Twas on that dark, that doleful Night |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1760 |
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