Church Hymn Book ‎#CLXXXV

CLXXXV. This is the feast of heav'nly wine

1 This is the feast of heav'nly wine,
And God invites to sup;
The juices of the living vine
Were press'd to fill the cup.

2 Oh, bless the Saviour, ye that eat,
With royal dainties fed:
Not heav'n affords a costlier treat,
For Jesus is the bread!

3 The vile, the lost, he calls to them,
Ye trembling souls appear!
The righteous in their own esteem,
Have no acceptance here.

4 Approach ye poor, nor dare refuse
The banquet spread for you;
Dear Saviour, this is welcome news,
Then I may venture too.

5 If guilt and sin afford a plea,
And may obtain a place;
Surely the Lord will welcome me,
And I shall see his face.

Text Information

• First Line: This is the feast of heav'nly wine
• Author: Newton
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Topic: For the Holy Communion

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