Christian Worship ‎#417

417. It Was a Dark and Dismal Night

1 It was a dark and dismal night
when pow'rs of earth and hell arose
against the Son, our God's delight,
and friends betrayed him to his foes.

2 Before the mournful scene began,
he took the bread and blessed and broke.
What love through all his actions ran!
What wondrous words of grace he spoke!

3 "This is my body, slain for sin;
receive and eat the living food."
Then took the cup and blessed the wine:
"This is my all-atoning blood."

4 "Do this," he said, "till time shall end,
in mem'ry of your dying friend;
meet at my table and record
the love of your departed Lord."

5 Jesus, your feast we celebrate;
we show your death; we sing your name
till you return and we shall eat
the marriage supper of the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: It was a dark and dismal night
• Title: It Was a Dark and Dismal Night
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  ;
  Revelation 19:9
• Topic: Holy Thursday
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: WENN WIR IN HÖCHSTEN NÖTEN SEIN
• Composer: Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-c. 1561
• Arranger: Paul G. Bunjes, 1914-1998
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Setting © 1982 Concordia Publishing House