He that eateth this bread shall live for ever. John. 6. 50, 51
J. Hart C.M.
1
The tender mercies of the Lord
On those that fear his name,
For every thankful tongue afford
An everlasting theme.
2
[He pities all that feel his fear,
When wounded, pained or weak;
As tender mothers grieve to hear
Their infants moan when sick.]
3
He to the needy and the faint
His mighty aid makes known;
And, when their languid life is spent,
Supplies it with his own.
4
The body in his bounty shares,
Sustained with corn and wine;
But for the soul himself prepares
A banquet more divine.
5
By faith received, his flesh and blood
Shall life eternal give;
For he that eats immortal food,
Immortally must live.
