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.