GATHERED, LORD, AROUND THY TABLE

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

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

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

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

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

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