And night was o'er the sky;
Supper was ended and lamps lit
Within that chamber high.
The Lord took bread, and, blessing it,
He brake in pieces small;
Saying: "Take, eat, this is my body,
Once broken for you all."
Then took the cup, and, giving thanks,
He gave it to them, too;
Saying: "Drink ye, for this is my blood,