Lutheran Service Book ‎#634

634. The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord

1 The death of Jesus Christ, our Lord,
We celebrate with one accord;
It is our comfort in distress,
Our heart's sweet joy and happiness.

2 He blotted out with His own blood
The judgment that against us stood;
For us He full atonement made,
And all our debt He fully paid.

3 That this forever true shall be
He gives a solemn guarantee:
In this His holy Supper here
We taste His love so sweet, so near.

4 His Word proclaims and we believe
That in this Supper we receive
His very body, as He said,
His very blood for sinners shed.

5 We dare not ask how this can be,
But simply hold the mystery
And trust this word where life begins;
"Given and shed for all your sins."

6 They who this word do not believe
This food unworthily receive,
Salvation here will never find--
May we this warning keep in mind!

7 But blest is each believing guest
Who in these promises finds rest;
For Jesus shall in love remain
With all who here His grace obtain.

8 Help us sincerely to believe
That we may worthily receive
Your Supper and in You find rest.
Amen! They who believe are blest.

Text Information

• First Line: The death of Jesus Christ, our Lord
• Title: The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord
• Author (sts. 1-4, 6-8): Haquin Spegel, 1645-1714
• Translator (sts. 1-4, 6-8): Olof Olsson, 1841-1900 (alt. )
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:26-29
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:27-29
  ;
  1 Corinthians 10:16
  ;
  1 Peter 1:18-19
• Topic: The Lord's Supper; Maundy (Holy) Thursday
• Source: St. 5 composite authorship

Tune Information

• Name: GOTTLOB, ES GEHT NUNMEHR ZU ENDE
• Meter: L M
• Key: F Major
• Source: Sammlung alter und neuer...Melodien, 1742; Lutheran Service Book, 2006 (Setting)
• Copyright: Setting © 2006, Concordia Publishing House