Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE SACRAMENT, by CHARLES L. FORD


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THE SACRAMENT, by                    
First Line: This is my body, which is given for you
Last Line: "and hear thy voice, ""arise, let us go hence."
Subject(s): Jesus Christ; Resurrection, The


"This is my body, which is given for you;
Do this," he said, "and break, rememb'ring me."
O Lamb of God, our Paschal off'ring true,
To us the Bread of Life each moment be.

"This is my blood, for sins' remission shed";
He spake, and passed the cup of blessing round;
So let us drink, and, on life's fullness fed,
With heavenly joy each quickening pulse shall bound.

Some will betray thee—"Master, is it I?"
Leaning upon thy love, we ask in fear—
Ourselves mistrusting, earnestly we cry
To thee, the Strong, for strength, when sin is near.

But round us fall the evening shadows dim;
A saddened awe pervades our darkening sense;
In solemn choir we sing the parting hymn,
And hear thy voice, "Arise, let us go hence."





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