Holy Thursday: Behold the Lamb

A hymn that's been on my heart today as we prepare for Easter.   One day we hope to celebrate our own seder meal on Holy Thursday, but I've had to concede that with a three year old, a one-year old, and yet another sweet child due to arrive any day, this probably isn't the year to begin!  Regardless, this hymn one of my favorites, and I thought you might benefit from it, too.

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away,
Slain for us—and we remember
The promise made that all who come in faith
Find forgiveness at the cross.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of peace
Around the table of the King.

The body of our Savior Jesus Christ,
Torn for you—eat and remember;
The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life
Paid the price to make us one.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of love
Around the table of the King.

The blood that cleanses ev’ry stain of sin,
Shed for you—drink and remember
He drained death’s cup that all may enter in
To receive the life of God.
So we share in this bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of grace
Around the table of the King.

And so with thankfulness and faith we rise
To respond, and to remember
Our call to follow in the steps of Christ
As His body here on earth.
As we share in His suffering
We proclaim Christ will come again!
And we’ll join in the feast of heav’n
Around the table of the King.

— Stuart Townend and Keith & Kristyn Getty, © 2007 Thankyou Music, 

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