135 The Death of Jesus Christ, Our Lord

1 The death of Jesus Christ, our Lord, We celebrate with one accord; It is our comfort in distress, Our heart's sweet joy and happiness. 2 He blotted out with his own blood The judgment that against us stood; He full atonement for us made, And all our debt he fully paid. 3 That this forever true shall be He gives a solemn guarantee: In this his holy supper here We taste his love, so sweet, so near. 4 His Word proclaims and we believe That in this supper we receive His very body, as he said, His very blood for sinners shed, 5 A precious food is this indeed — It never fails us in our need — A heav'nly manna for our soul Until we safely reach our goal. 6 Oh, blest is each believing guest Who in this promise finds his rest, For Jesus will in love abide With those who do in him confide. 7 The guest that comes with true intent To turn to God and to repent, To live for Christ, to die to sin, Will thus a holy life begin. 8 They who his Word do not believe This food unworthily receive, Salvation here will never find — May we this warning keep in mind! 9 Help us sincerely to believe That we may worthily receive Your supper and in you find rest. Amen! They who believe are blest.