Christian, dost thou love another—
Is there one of whom thou'rt fond?
What could give thee greater joy then,
Than to have that one respond?
Christian, Jesus loves thee dearly,
With a love that feared no cost,
And He came from brightest glory
To redeem thy soul once lost.
Thy salvation He accomplished;
It is finished — judgment past,
Mighty work of love's own planning,
Through eternity shall last.
Wondrous love that sought and found us
Lost, undone, with stubborn will!
Love that blots out all transgressions
Seeks with joy our hearts to fill.
Jesus asked to be remembered,
'Tis a small thing on our part
To comply with His petition,
But it cheers His loving heart.
Broken bread tells out the story
Of His death on Calv'ry's tree
How the Son of God from glory
"Loved and gave Himself for me."
And the cup speaks peace, forever
Through the merits of His blood
Freely shed for sins' remission,
Reconciling us to God.
He desires to be remembered.
Should such love unanswered be
When the Lord of earth and heaven
Said "This do, remember Me?"
Gladly should we seek to please Him,
To respond to His request,
Render to Him praise and worship
At His table, be His guest.