Jesus, We Thus Obey
Verse 1
Jesus, we thus obey Thy last and kindest word; Here, in thine own appointed way, We come to meet thee, Lord.
Verse 2
The way thou hast enjoined, Thou wilt therein appear; We come with confidence to find Thy special presence here.
Verse 3
Our hearts we open wide To make the Saviour room; And lo! The Lamb, the Crucified, The sinners’ friend, is come!
Verse 4
His presence makes the feast; And now our spirits feel The glory not to be expressed, The joy unspeakable.
Verse 5
With pure celestial bliss He doth our spirits cheer; His house of banqueting is this, And he hath brought us here.
Verse 6
He bids us drink and eat Imperishable food; He gives his flesh to be our meat, And bids us drink his blood.
Verse 7
Whate’er the Almighty can To pardoned sinners give, The fullness of our God made man We here with Christ receive.
Verse 8
Now let our souls be fed with manna from above, and over us thy banner spread of everlasting love.