Gathered, Lord, around Thy table

Douglas Russell

6 Verses Communion Hymn

Verse 1

Gathered, Lord, around Thy table, Now we seek Thy face; Let us know Thy presence with us, Lord of grace.

Verse 2

Love divine first drew us to Thee In our sin and need; For our sin, in deep compassion, Thou didst bleed.

Verse 3

Risen Lord, in glory seated, We are one with Thee; Thou hast snapt the chains that bound us: We are free.

Verse 4

Gratefully we Thee remember As we break the bread, Symbol of Thy body broken In our stead.

Verse 5

Drink we too the cup of blessing Which Thy love has filled; Through Thy blood we have redemption: Fears are stilled.

Verse 6

Backward look we, drawn to Calvary, Musing while we sing; Forward haste we to Thy coming, Lord and King.