136 'Twas on that Dark, that Doleful Night

1 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night When pow'rs of earth and hell arose Against the Son, our God's delight, And friends betrayed him to his foes. 2 Before the mournful scene began, He took the bread and blessed and broke. What love through all his actions ran! What wondrous words of grace he spoke! 3 "This is my body, slain for sin; Receive and eat the living food." Then took the cup and blessed the wine: "'Tis the new cov'nant in my blood." 4 "Do this," he said, "till time shall end, In mem'ry of your dying friend; Meet at my table and record The love of your departed Lord." 5 Jesus, your feast we celebrate; We show your death; we sing your name Till you return and we shall eat The marriage supper of the Lamb.