Amidst us our Beloved stands

Amidst us our Beloved stands

And bids us view His pierced hands;

Points to the wounded feet and side

Blest emblems of the Crucified.

What food luxurious loads the board

When

at His table

sits the Lord!

The wine how rich

the bread how sweet

When Jesus deigns the guests to meet!

If now

with eyes defiled and dim

We see the signs

but see not Him;

Oh

may His love the scales displace

And bid us see Him face to face!

Thou glorious Bridegroom of our hearts

Thy present smile Thy grace imparts!

Oh

lift the veil

if veil there be

Let every saint Thy glory see!