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Beneath the forms of outward rite

by James A. Blaisdell (1867–1957)

Representative text

As printed in The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal (1985), no. 399.

Verse 1

Beneath the forms of outward rite Thy supper, Lord, is spread In every quiet upper room Where fainting souls are fed.

Verse 2

The bread is always consecrate Which men divide with men; And every act of brotherhood Repeats Thy feast again.

Verse 3

The blessed cup is only passed True memory of Thee, When life anew pours out its wine With rich sufficiency.

Verse 4

O Master, through these symbols shared, Thine own dear self impart, That in our daily life may flame The passion of Thy heart.

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