The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#312

312. 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night

1 ’Twas on that dark, that doleful night,
When powers of earth and hell arose
Against the Son of God’s delight,
And friends betrayed Him to His foes.

2 Before the mournful scene began,
He took the bread, and blessed, and brake:
What love through all His actions ran!
What wondrous words of grace He spake!

3 "This is my body, broke for sin;
Receive and eat the living food:"
Then took the cup, and blessed the wine;
"’Tis the new covenant in my blood."

4 "Do this," He said, "till time shall end,
In memory of your dying Friend
Meet at my table and record
The love of your departed Lord."

5 Jesus, Thy feast we celebrate;
We show Thy death, we sing Thy name,
Till Thou return, and we shall eat
The marriage supper of the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night
• Author: I. Watts (1709)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Holy Thursday

Tune Information

• Name: ['Twas on that dark, that doleful night]
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: g minor
• Source: German, 1605