Author: William H. Turton, 1859-1938 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #756 (2012) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Scripture: John 17:20-26 First Line: Lord, who at your first Eucharist did pray Lyrics: 1 Lord, who at your first Eucharist did pray
That all your Church might be forever one,
Help us at ev'ry Eucharist to say
With longing heart and soul, "Your will be done."
Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be,
Through this blest Sacrament of Unity.
2 For all your Church O Lord, we intercede;
O make our lack of charity to cease.
Draw us the nearer each to each, we plead,
By drawing all to you, O Prince of Peace.
Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be,
Through this blest Sacrament of Unity.
3 We pray for those who wander from your fold;
O bring them back, Good Shepherd of the sheep,
Back to the faith which saints believed of old,
Back to the Church which still that faith does keep.
Thus may we all one Bread, one Body be,
Through this blest Sacrament of Unity.
4 So, Lord, at length when sacraments shall cease,
May we be one with all your Church above,
One with your saints in one unbroken peace,
One with your saints in one unbounded love.
More blessed still, in peace and love to be
One with the Trinity in unity. Topics: Thursday of the Lord's Supper; Body and Blood of Christ; Body and Blood of Christ; Eucharist Sacraments; Alienation; Church; Communion; Communion of Saints; Dedication of a Church; Faith; Love for Others; Love of God for Us; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Shepherd; Unity Languages: English Tune Title: UNDE ET MEMORES
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