At the Lamb's high feast we sing...

At the Lamb's high feast we sing
praise to our victorious King,
who hath washed us in the tide
flowing from His pierced side;
praise we Him, whose love divine
gives His sacred Blood for wine,
gives His Body for the feast,
Christ the victim, Christ the priest.

Where the Paschal blood is poured,
death's dark angel sheathes his sword;
Israel's hosts triumphant go
through the wave that drowns the foe.
Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed,
Paschal victim, Paschal bread;
with sincerity and love
eat we manna from above.

Mighty victim from on high,
hell's fierce powers beneath Thee lie;
Thou hast conquered in the fight,
Thou hast brought us life and light:
now no more can death appall,
now no more the grave enthrall;
Thou hast opened paradise,
and in Thee Thy saints shall rise.

Easter triumph, Easter joy,
sin alone can this destroy;
from sin's power do Thou set free
souls newborn, O Lord, in Thee.

Hymns of glory and of praise,

Risen Lord, to Thee we raise;
Holy Father, praise to Thee,
with the Spirit, ever be.

 At the Lamb's High Feast we sing. By R Campbell, written in 1849

Top image: Lamb Victorious, Waldburg-Gebetbuch

Bottom Image: Triumph of Christianity, Gustave Dore

Remembering the King's visit...

Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift. - II Cor 9:15

 

 

"The most solemn moments of your life are those you spend in thanksgiving, when the King of Heaven and earth, your Savior and your Judge, is yours, fully inclined to grant all you ask of Him. 

Devote half an hour, if possible, to this thanksgiving, or, at the very least, fifteen minutes. ... The temptation often comes to shorten our thanksgiving.  The Devil knows its value, and our nature, our self-love, shrinks from its effects.  Determine, therefore, what the duration of your thanksgiving is to be, and never subtract a moment from it without a pressing reason.    ...

Having received Jesus and enthroned Him in your heart, remain quiet for a moment, not praying in words, but resting in silent adoration.  ... Proclaim Him King of your heart, Spouse of your soul, and hearken to His voice.  ... Lay your heart at the feet of the heavenly King. ... Do not disturb your soul so long as it is recollected, at peace in the presence of the Lord.  ...

In this gentle slumber on the Heart of Jesus, it receives grace, which nourishes it, unites it most sweetly to its Beloved, and profits it more than any other spiritual exercise. ...

Before leaving Him, give an offering of love to your Savior, some sacrifice that you will make for Him during the day.

During the day, be like an urn that has held a precious perfume, like a saint who has spent one hour in Heaven; do not forget the visit of your King." ...

St Peter Julian Eymard

Holy Communion 

Lent begins this year on Wednesday, Feb 18.

Let us examine and renew our practice 

of unhurried Thanksgiving after Holy Communion.