221 Lord, we thank Thee for the table, 1. Lord, we thank Thee for the table, With the bread and with the wine; At this table we enjoy Thee As the feast of love divine. We partake the bread, the emblem Of Thy body giv'n for us; And we share the wine, the symbol Of Thy blood Thou shedd'st for us. Lo, the holy table! With the sacred symbols; Its significance in figure Is unsearchable! 2. By the death of Thy redemption, That Thy life Thou may impart, E'en Thyself to us Thou gavest That we share in all Thou art. By the bread and wine partaking, We Thy death display and prove; Eating, drinking of Thyself, Lord, We remember Thee with love. 3. By this bread which signifieth Thy one body mystical, We commune with all The members In one bond identical. By this holy cup of blessing, Cup of wine which now we bless, Of Thy blood we have communion With all those who faith possess. 4. Thou art our eternal portion, Here we take a sweet foretaste; We are waiting for Thy kingdom, And Thy coming now we haste. At Thy coming, in Thy kingdom, With all saints that overcome, We anew will feast upon Thee And Thy loving Bride become.