296. Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord

1 Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord,
and drink the holy blood for you outpoured.

2 Saved by that body and that holy blood,
with souls refreshed, we render thanks to God.

3 Salvation's giver, Christ, the only Son,
by his dear cross and blood the victory won.

4 Offered was he for greatest and for least,
himself the victim, and himself the priest.

5 Approach ye then with faithful hearts sincere,
and take the pledges of salvation here.

Text Information
First Line: Draw nigh and take the body of the Lord
Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
Meter: 10 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Holy Communion
Source: Bangor Antiphoner c. 690
Tune Information
Name: SONG 46
Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
Meter: 10 10
Key: F Major
Notes: First strain of Song 46



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