Gathered round Thyself, Lord Jesus

Gathered round Thyself

Lord Jesus

We now seek Thy face;

May we know Thy presence with us

Lord of grace!

Love divine first drew us to Thee

In our sin and need;

For our sin

in deep compassion

Thou didst bleed.

Risen Lord

in glory seated

We are one with Thee;

Thou hast snapt the chains that bound us

We are free.

Gratefully we Thee remember

As we break the bread

Symbol of Thy body given

In our stead.

Drink we too “the cup of blessing”

Which Thy love has filled;

Through Thy blood we have redemption

Fears are stilled.

Backward look we

drawn to Calv’ry

Musing while we sing;

Forward haste we to Thy coming

Lord and King!