686. S. M. Doddridge.

Communion with God and Christ.

1Our heavenly Father calls,

And Christ invites us near;

With both my friendship shall be sweet,

And my communion dear.

2God pities all my griefs;

He pardons every day;

Almighty to protect my soul,

And wise to guide my way.

3Jesus, my living Head,

I bless thy faithful care;

My Advocate before the throne,

And my Forerunner there.

4Here fix my roving heart;

Here wait my warmest love,

Till the communion be complete,

In nobler scenes above.

The Eucharist.

1As in solemn congregation

We attend upon thy house,

For the sweet commemoration

And renewal of our vows;

Let thy favor, with us resting,

Consecrate the bread and wine;

May we, of thy goodness tasting,

All be filled with love divine!

2Jesus gave the sacred token

Of his passion, wine and bread,

Symbols of his body broken,

And his blood for sinners shed.

To the rite we come, confessing

Free redemption, grace unbought;

His be every name of blessing,

For his love, surpassing thought!

3May thy counsels, King of glory!

Grateful awe and rapture move,

As we meditate the story

Of the Saviour's dying love;

Hear us, Lord, of thee entreating

Strength to walk in Jesus' ways!

God of light, shine on our meeting!

God of grace, accept our praise!