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In the Quiet Consecration

Constance H. Coote (1910, alt.) • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Verse 1

In the quiet consecration of this glad communion hour, here we rest in you, Lord Jesus, taste your love and touch your power.

Verse 2

Christ, the living bread from heaven, Christ, whose blood is drink indeed, here by faith and with thanksgiving, in our hearts on you we feed.

Verse 3

By your death for sin atoning, by your resurrection life, hold us fast in joyful union; strengthen us to face the strife;

Verse 4

while in joyful holy radiance shines the feast that is to come after conflict, toil, and testing your great feast of love and home!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 26:26-29

Reference 2

  • mark 14:22-25

Reference 3

  • luke 13:29-30

Reference 4

  • luke 14:15

Reference 5

  • luke 22:14-20

Reference 6

  • john 6:35-58

Reference 7

  • john 10:17-18

Reference 8

  • 1-corinthians 10:16-17

Reference 9

  • 1-corinthians 11:17-29

Reference 10

  • revelation 19:9