JESUS, LORD, WE KNOW THEE PRESENT

Jesus, Lord, we know Thee present
At Thy table freshly spread,
Seated at Thy priceless banquet
With Thy banner overhead.
Precious moments at Thy table
From all fear and doubt set free;
Here to rest, so sweetly able,
Occupied alone with Thee.

Here rejoicing in Thy nearness,
Gladly by Thy Spirit led;
Calmly in the blest remembrance
Of Thy precious blood once shed.
Lord, we take each simple token
In fond memory of Thee;
Muse upon Thy body broken,
And Thy blood shed on the tree.

O what joy it is to see Thee
In these emblems gathered here!
In the bread and wine of blessing,
Bread to strengthen, wine to cheer.
Lord, behold us met together,
Members of our risen Head,
Thus to take the cup of blessing,
Thus to share the broken bread.

Lord, we know how true Thy promise
To be with us where we meet,
When in Thy loved Name we gather
To enjoy communion sweet.
Dearer still that looked-for promise
To each waiting, yearning heart,
That we soon will be with Thee, Lord
And for ever where Thou art.