The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#625

625. Come, Let Us Eat

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Text Information

• First Line: Come, let us eat, for now the feast is spread
• Title: Come, Let Us Eat
• Author (st. 1-3): Billema Kwillia (1970)
• Translator (stanzas 1-3): Margaret D. Miller
• Author (stanza 4): Gilbert E. Doan (1972; alt.)
• Meter: 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 5:7-8
• Topic: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church: Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Holy Communion; Jesus Christ: Presence; Service Music: Greeting/Call to Worship; Service Music: Following Communion; Service Music: Sending Forth; Testimony and Witness
• Copyright: Words (st. 4) and harm. © 1972 Contemporary Worship 4: Hymns for Baptism and Holy Communion; Trans. (sts. 1-3) and music by permission of Lutheran World Federation

Tune Information

• Name: A VA DE
• Composer: Billema Kwillia (1970)
• Harmonizer: Leland Sateren (1972)
• Meter: 10 10
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Words (st. 4) and harm. © 1972 Contemporary Worship 4: Hymns for Baptism and Holy Communion; Tran. (sts. 1-3) and music by permission of Lutheran World Federation