Fits tune: Leibster Jesu
(\'Dearest Jesu, we are here\')
Based on 1 Corinthians 11 v.23ff
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When at supper Jesus took
Bread, disciples did upon look
In the upper room gathered
They assembled, and His words heard
Take and eat this bread, my body
My life given, broken, here see
Broken here for you, partake
Do this when you meet, not forsake
Eat in remembrance of me
He would give His life on the tree
For you and for many, bidden
Mysteries revealed, not hidden
And too shared the cup of wine
Would be His new testament fine
His blood poured out, all to drink
We do ponder, and on it think
Drink in remembrance of me
Jesus\' passion here foretold, see
So search heart, mind, prepare fine
When sharing this meal of bread, wine
For \'tis no mean fare, no dearth
But of value, meaning, great worth
Each time bread, wine, taken, symbols
The Lord\'s death consciously recalls
Holy gifts, our salvation
Assured for each people, nation
Accept invite plain, receive
Confidence in Christ find, believe
Christ who died, who rose again sure
We praise Him who lives now e\'ermore