Gathered round Thyself, Lord Jesus
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Gathered round Thyself, Lord Jesus, We now seek Thy face; May we know Thy presence with us, Lord of grace! |
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Love divine first drew us to Thee, In our sin and need; For our sin, in deep compassion, Thou didst bleed. |
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Risen Lord, in glory seated, We are one with Thee; Thou hast snapt the chains that bound us, We are free. |
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Gratefully we Thee remember As we break the bread, Symbol of Thy body given In our stead. |
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Drink we too “the cup of blessing” Which Thy love has filled; Through Thy blood we have redemption Fears are stilled. |
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Backward look we, drawn to Calv’ry, Musing while we sing; Forward haste we to Thy coming, Lord and King! |
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Detroit, Michigan, United States
See hymn "As gathered in Thy precious name" #218 for a comment by this hymn author's great granddaughter.