Lord, the ancient types and symbols

Lord

the ancient types and symbols

As our all Thyself portrayed;

As was shadowed in those figures

Real to us Thou now art made.

Contemplating such a picture

As we on its wonders gaze

How we marvel at Thy riches

And our song of worship raise.

Lord

Thou art our true Passover

God passed over us thru Thee;

By Thyself and Thy redemption

We with God have harmony.

Thou

the Lamb of God

redeemedst us

With Thyself and with Thy blood;

We apply Thy blood

our ransom

Eating Thee

our real food.

Lord

Thou art the Bread from heaven

The unleavened Bread of life;

Eating Thee

with Thee we mingle

Ceasing from our sin and strife.

Lamb and Bread are both Thy figures

Showing Thou art life to us;

Feasting on Thee at Thy table

We enjoy Thy riches thus.

Lord

Thou art the Heav’nly Manna

As our daily food supply;

Strengthening and energizing

All our need to satisfy.

Living Rock Thou also art

Lord

Cleft for us with life to flow;

Drinking of this living water

Thirst is quenched

Thy life we know.

Lord

Thou art the Land of Canaan—

Elevated

rich and good

Flowing with both milk and honey

In a glorious plenitude.

By Thy surplus God we worship

In Thy fellowship we move;

Thus in love we’re joined together

And God’s building we will prove.