Jesus, Lord, we know Thee present

Jesus

Lord

we know Thee present

At Thy table freshly spread

Seated at Thy priceless banquet

With Thy banner overhead.

Precious moments at Thy table

From all fear and doubt set free;

Here to rest

so sweetly able

Occupied alone with Thee.

Here rejoicing in Thy nearness

Gladly by Thy Spirit led;

Calmly in the blest remembrance

Of Thyself

Thy blood once shed.

Lord

we take each simple token

In fond memory of Thee

Muse upon Thy body broken

And Thy blood shed on the tree.

Oh

what joy it is to see Thee

In these chosen emblems here;

In the bread and wine of blessing—

Bread to strengthen

wine to cheer!

Lord

behold us met together

One in Thee

our risen Head

Thus we take the cup of blessing

Thus we share the broken bread.

Lord

we know how true Thy promise

To be with us where we meet

When in Thy loved name we gather

To enjoy communion sweet;

Dearer still that looked-for promise

To each waiting

yearning heart

That with Thee we soon shall be

Lord

Yes

“forever” where Thou art.