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We live during a time where much music that is written for worship is simply impoverished (and that's putting it very nicely). But, every once in a while, a new hymn(!) comes along that is simply amazing. "The Communion Hymn (Behold the Lamb)" is one of those. Contemplative. Filled with faith & hope. Celebrative. Near perfect. We've been singing it lately at Westminister during our weekly celebration of the Lord's Supper.
Click here for audio & read the lyrics.
Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away,
Slain for us—and we remember
The promise made that all who come in faith
Find forgiveness at the cross.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of peace
Around the table of the King.
The body of our Savior Jesus Christ,
Torn for you—eat and remember;
The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life
Paid the price to make us one.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of love
Around the table of the King.
The blood that cleanses ev’ry stain of sin,
Shed for you—drink and remember
He drained death’s cup that all may enter in
To receive the life of God.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of grace
Around the table of the King.
And so with thankfulness and faith we rise
To respond, and to remember
Our call to follow in the steps of Christ
As His body here on earth.
As we share in His suffering
We proclaim Christ will come again!
And we’ll join in the feast of heav’n
Around the table of the King.
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We'll be singing this all over Calgary in our new church plants. Would that Jesus' church would sing more substantive stuff like this. Would that Jesus' church would long to celebrate Communion more often.
[Stuart Townend and Keith & Kristyn Getty, © 2007 Thankyou Music, Administered by worshiptogether.com (USA) and Kingsway Music (UK).]
3 comments:
What a lovely hymn, the words and the melody. I miss WPC, and Wade, and all my friends, and my family.
Love,
Mom
BTW, we have found a church closer to us that we like after just a couple visits. Will let you know after more investigation.
Ever heard "How deep the Father's love for us?" by Stuart Townend? I've recently rendered its lyrics into Spanish and our church's worship leader likes it, so we may be singing it very soon here.
So, I think I'd be doing something similar for this song you wrote about!
Francisco
Francisco,
Very cool. We sang "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" in Trujillo, and I believe Allen Smith has the music to it so you ought to touch base with him if you want chords, etc.
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