Chalice Hymnal ‎#406

406. Beneath the Forms of Outward Rite

1 Beneath the forms of outward rite
thy supper, Lord, is spread
in every quiet upper room
where fainting souls are fed.

2 The bread is always consecrate
that friend divide with friend;
each act of true community
repeats thy feast again.

3 The blessed cup is only passed
true memory of thee,
when life anew pours out its wine
with rich sufficiency.

4 O Master, through these symbols shared,
thine own dear self impart,
that in our daily life may flame
the passion of thy heart.

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the forms of outward rite
• Title: Beneath the Forms of Outward Rite
• Author: James A. Blaisdell (1837, alt.)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: The Church at Worship: The Lord's Supper; God's Church: The Church at Worship: The Lord's Supper; Lord's Supper

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Source: William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815