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By Christ Redeemed

Verse 1

Verse 1

Verse 1

By Christ redeemed, In Christ restored,

We keep the memory adored,

And show the death of our dear Lord,

Until He come.

Verse 2

Verse 2

Verse 2

His broken body in our stead Is here,

In this memorial bread;

And so our feeble love is fed,

Until He come.

Verse 3

Verse 3

Verse 3

His fearful drops of agony,

His life blood shed for us we see;

The wine shall tell the mystery,

Until He come.

Verse 4

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Verse 4

And thus that dark betrayal night,

With the last advent unite----

The shame, the glory, by this rite,

Until He come.