By Christ Redeemed

1By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored,
We keep the memory adored,
And show the death of our dear Lord,
Until He come.

2His body broken in our stead Is here, in this memorial bread;
And so our feeble love is fed,
Until He come.

3His fearful drops of agony,
His lifeblood shed for us we see;
The wine shall tell the mystery,
Until He come.

4And thus that dark betrayal night,
With the last advent we unite— The shame, the glory, by this rite,
Until He come.

5Until the trump of God be heard,
Until the ancient graves be stirred,
And with the great commanding word,
The Lord shall come.

6O blessed hope! with this elate,
Let not our hearts be desolate,
But, strong in faith, in patience wait,
Until He come!