Communion Poem by John Bowring

Not with terror do we meet
At the board by Jesus spread;
Not in mystery, drink and eat
Of the Saviour's wine and bread.


'Tis His memory we record,
'Tis His virtues we proclaim;
Grateful to our honoured Lord,
Here we bless His sacred name.


See Him on the dreadful day
Of His mortal agony;
Break the bread and hear Him say,
'Eat of this and think of Me!'


See Him standing on the brink
Of the tomb,-and hark, He cries,
'Drink the wine, and, as you drink,
O remember Him who dies!'


Yes! we will remember Thee,
Friend and Saviour! and thy feast
Of all services shall be
Holiest and welcomest.