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!