Lutheran Worship ‎#240

240. Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord

1 Draw near and take the body of the Lord,
And drink the holy blood for you out-poured;
Offered was he for greatest and for least,
Himself the victim and himself the priest.

2 He who his saints in this world rules and shields,
To all believers life eternal yields;
With heav'nly bread he makes the hungry whole,
Gives living waters to the thirsting soul.

3 Come forward then with faithful hearts sincere,
And take the pledges of salvation here.
O Lord, our hearts with grateful thanks endow
As in this feast of love you bless us now.

Text Information

• First Line: Draw near and take the body of the Lord
• Title: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-66 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1982
• Topic: The Lord's Supper
• Source: Latin hymn, 7th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: OLD 124TH abbr.
• Meter: 10 10 10 10
• Key: F Major
• Source: Trente quatre pseaumes de David, Geneva, 1551