And this cup, O Lord, we thank Thee,
“By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.” (Hebrews 7:22)
“Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.” (1 Timothy 2:6)
“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” (Isaiah 53:7)
“Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.” (Matthew 27:50)
“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come.” (1 Corinthians 11:26)