Common Praise ‎#296

296. Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord

1 Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord,
and drink the holy blood for you outpoured.

2 Saved by that body and that holy blood,
with souls refreshed, we render thanks to God.

3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son,
by his dear cross and blood the victory won.

4 Offered was he for greatest and for least,
himself the victim, and himself the priest.

5 Approach ye then with faithful hearts sincere,
and take the pledges of salvation here.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord
• Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Colossians 2:15
  ;
  Hebrews 10:22
  ;
  Luke 22:19-20
  ;
  Psalm 23:3
• Topic: Holy Communion
• Source: Bangor Antiphoner c. 690

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 46
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
• Meter: 10 10
• Key: F Major
• Notes: First strain of Song 46