By Christ Redeemed, In Christ Restored

By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored,

We keep the memory adored,

And show the death of our dear Lord,

Until He come.

His body broken in our stead

Is here in this memorial bread,

And so our feeble love is fed

Until He come.

The streams of His dread agony,

His life blood shed for us, we see;

The wine shall tell the mystery

Until He come.

And thus that dark betrayal night

With the last advent we unite

By one blest chain of loving rite

Until He come.

Until the trump of God be heard,

Until the ancient graves be stirred,

And, with the great commanding word,

The Lord shall come.

O blessèd hope! with this elate

Let not our hearts be desolate,

But, strong in faith, in patience wait

Until He come.