1 Gathered round Thyself, Lord Jesus,
We now seek Thy face;
May we know Thy presence with us,
Lord of grace!
2 Love divine first drew us to Thee,
In our sin and need;
For our sin, in deep compassion,
Thou didst bleed.
3 Risen Lord, in glory seated,
We are one with Thee;
Thou hast snapt the chains that bound us,
We are free.
4 Gratefully we Thee remember
As we break the bread,
Symbol of Thy body given
In our stead.
5 Drink we too "the cup of blessing"
Which Thy love has filled;
Through Thy blood we have redemption
Fears are stilled.
6 Backward look we, drawn to Calv'ry,
Musing while we sing;
Forward haste we to Thy coming,
Lord and King!