Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#III.XX

III.XX. The provisions for the table of our Lord; or, the tree of life, and river of love

1 Lord, we adore thy bounteous hand,
And sing the solemn feast,
Where sweet celestial dainties stand
For ev'ry willing guest.

2 [The tree of life adorns the board
With rich immortal fruit,
And ne'er an angry flaming sword
To guard the passage to 't.

3 The cup stands crown'd with living juice,
The fountain flows above,
And runs down streaming for our use,
In rivulets of love.]

4 The food's prepared by heav'nly art,
The pleasures well refin'd
They spread new life thro' ev'ry heart,
And cheer the drooping mind.

5 Shout and proclaim the Saviour's love,
Ye saints that taste his wine:
Join with your kindred saints above,
In loud hosannas join.

6 A thousand glories to the God
That gives such joy as this;
Hosanna! let it sound abroad,
And reach where Jesus is.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, we adore thy bounteous hand
• Title: The provisions for the table of our Lord; or, the tree of life, and river of love
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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