Come and dine.
John 21:12
Words: Joseph Stennett (1663–1713). This hymn is not in Stennett’s Works, but appears in Rippon’s 1787 Baptist Selection, attributed to Stennett. Julian states it was probably supplied to Rippon by Stennett’s grandson Samuel.
Music: Downs Lowell Mason, 1832 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Lord, at Thy table I behold
The wonders of Thy grace;
But most of all admire that I
Should find a welcome place.
I, that am all defiled with sin,
A rebel to my God;
I, that have crucified His Son,
And trampled on His blood.
What strange, surprising grace is this,
That such a soul has room!
My Savior takes me by the hand,
My Jesus bids me come.
Eat, O My friends,
the Savior cries,
The feast was made for you;
For you I groaned, and bled, and died,
And rose, and triumphed, too.
With trembling faith, and bleeding hearts,
Lord, we accept Thy love;
’Tis a rich banquet we have had,
What will it be above?
Ye saints below, and hosts of Heaven,
Join all your praising powers;
No theme is like redeeming love,
No Savior is like ours.
Had I ten thousand hearts, dear Lord,
I’d give them all to Thee;
Had I ten thousand tongues, they all
Should join the harmony.