That our Last Supper in this world may lead
To that immortal banquet by thy side,
Where there is no betrayer.
Mrs. Sigourney.
By chain yet stronger must the soul be tied:
One duty more, last stage of this ascent,
Brings to thy food, memorial Sacrament,
The offspring, haply at the parents’ side;
But not till they, with all that do abide
In Heaven, have lifted up their hearts to laud