1  Gathered round Thyself, Lord Jesus,

       We now seek Thy face;

    May we know Thy presence with us,

          Lord of grace!

 2  Love divine first drew us to Thee,

       In our sin and need;

    For our sin, in deep compassion,

          Thou didst bleed.

 3  Risen Lord, in glory seated,

       We are one with Thee;

    Thou hast snapt the chains that bound us,

          We are free.

 4  Gratefully we Thee remember

       As we break the bread,

    Symbol of Thy body given

          In our stead.

 5  Drink we too "the cup of blessing"

       Which Thy love has filled;

    Through Thy blood we have redemption

          Fears are stilled.

 6  Backward look we, drawn to Calv'ry,

       Musing while we sing;

    Forward haste we to Thy coming,

          Lord and King!