The time of Jesus being at hand

Verse 1

The time of Jesus being at hand To leave this world below; Gave his Disciples this command: This shall ye mind and do.

Verse 2

This blessed bread which I do break, This cup, this blessed wine: This bread and wine ye shall partake, An ordinance divine.

Verse 3

This ordinance I do ordain, To prove my sacred will; This Institution shall contain My pledges and my seal.

Verse 4

Take ye this bread and eat by faith, And drink this cup likewise; And by so doing shew my death, And precious sacrifice.