Holy Communion

Lo, the feast is spread to-day;
Jesus summons, come away!
From the vanity of life,
From the sounds of mirth or strife,
To the feast by Jesus giv'n,
Come, and taste the Bread of Heaven.

Why, with proud excuse and vain,
Spurn His mercy once again?
From amidst life's social ties,
From the farm and merchandise,
Come, for all is now prepared;
Freely given, be freely shared.

Blessed are the lips that taste
Our Redeemer's marriage-feast;
Blessed, who on Him shall feed,
Bread of Life, and drink indeed;
Blessed, for their thirst is o'er;
They shall never hunger more.

Make then once again your choice,
Hear to-day His calling voice:
Servants, do your Master's will;
Bidden guests, His table fill;
Come, before His wrath shall swear
Ye shall never enter there.