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Holy Communion. 481
Why are its dainties all in vain Before unwilling hearts display'd ?
Was not for you the victim slain ? Are you forbid the children's Bread ?
O let Thy Table honour'd be, And furnished well with joyful guests ;
And may each soul salvation see, That here its sacred pledges tastes.
Let crowds approach, with hearts prepar'd ;
With hearts inflamed let all attend; Nor, when we leave our Father's board,
The pleasure or the profit end.
Revive Thy dying churches, Lord !
And bid our drooping graces live ; And more, that energy afford,
A Saviour's love alone can give.
Ph Hip Doddridge. 1755.
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Thou, who hast call'd us by Thy Word
The marriage feast to share Of Thy dear Son, our only Lord,
Thy bidden guests prepare !
No vain excuse we dare to make,
Thy call we do not slight; We come unworthy ; for His sake
Help us to come aright!
The marriage-garment we require
Thyself to us impart, And with Thy precious gifts inspire
A pure and thankful heart.
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