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THE COMMUNION HYMN

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Jun 18, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 24.

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THE COMMUNION HYMN.

By Mrs. Annie L. Angier

THEY sung a hymn—the solemn strain That floated on the hallowed air Soothed heavy hearts that beat in pain, And smoothed the ruffled brow of care.
They sung a hymn—who led the song? Whose voice, least tremulous of all, Rose clear, and sweet, and calm, and strong, Like some far-distant bugle call?
May we not, Master, think 'twas thine Who broke the bread and breathed the prayer; Who poured the consecrated wine And deigned the sacred feast to share?
They sung a hymn. Oh, that some pen Had traced each gently falling word! For ne'er before had ears of men A melody so tender heard.
They sung a hymn—not here below What hymn they sung will mortals know; But, whispers soft the heavenly dove, Its theme was Christ's redeeming love. —Mrs. Annie L. Angier, in Observer.