Approaching the Communion.

JESUS, at whose supreme command, We now approach to God, Before us in thy vesture stand— Thy vesture dipped in blood.

Obedient to thy gracious word, We break the hallow'd bread, Commem'rate thee, our dying Lord, And trust on thee to feed. The bread thy mystic body be, And cheer each languid heart; The cup of blessing, bless'd by thee, Let it thy blood impart.

The grace which sure salvation brings, Let us herewith receive; To feed the hungry with good things, The hidden manna give.

The living blood sent down from heav'n, In us vouchsafe to be; Thy flesh for all the world is giv'n, And all may live by thee.

Now, Lord, on us thy flesh bestow, And let us drink thy blood, Till all our souls are fill'd below With the dear life of God.