Gathered round Thyself, Lord Jesus,

Douglas Russell

6 Verses Communion Hymn

Verse 1

Gathered round Thyself, Lord Jesus, We now seek Thy face; May we 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 given 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 Calv'ry, Musing while we sing; Forward haste we to Thy coming, Lord and King!