'Twas on That Dark, That Doleful Night

Verse 1

’Twas on that dark, that doleful night
When powers of earth and hell arose
Against the Son of God’s delight,
And friends betray’d him to his foes;

Verse 2

Before the mournful scene began
He took the bread, and bless’d, and brake:
What love thro’ all his actions ran!
What wondrous words of grace he spake!

Verse 3

“This is my body broke for sin,
“Receive and eat the living food:”
Then took the cup, and bless’d the wine;
“’Tis the new covenant in my blood.”

Verse 4

For us his flesh with nails was torn,
He bore the scourge, he felt the thorn;
And justice pour’d upon his head
Its heavy vengeance in our stead.

Verse 5

For us his vital blood was spilt,
To buy the pardon of our guilt,
When for black crimes of biggest size
He gave his soul a sacrifice.

Verse 6

“Do this, (he cry’d) till time shall end,
“In memory of your dying Friend;
“Meet at my table, and record
”The love of your departed Lord.”

Verse 7

Jesus, thy feast we celebrate,
We shew thy death, we sing thy Name,
Till thou return, and we shall eat
The marriage-supper of the Lamb.