To Christ who once this supper made
1 To Christ who once this supper made
the night on which he was betrayed,
in confidence we now draw near;
the Lord is risen! the Lord is here!
2 As in that room he took the bread,
gave thanks, and broke, and gave, and said
'This is my body, given for you';
so may the Lord this gift renew.
3 As then, we drink this cup of wine,
the newest, sweetest covenant-sign,
declaring how his precious blood
has won and sealed our peace with God.
4 Let us who this Communion share
approach with praise and love and fear;
first judge ourselves, seek what is good,
then by his Spirit taste this food.
5 For as these holy gifts we take
till Christ returns, and for his sake,
joined in our Lord's triumphant name
his saving death we here proclaim.
Christopher Idle
© Christopher Idle/Jubilate Hymns Ltd
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Suggested tune: WINCHESTER NEW