'Twas on that dark, that doleful night

1 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night,
When powers of earth and hell arose
Against the Son of God's delight,
And friends betrayed Him to His foes.

2 Before the mournful scene began,
He took the bread, and blessed, and brake;
What love through all His actions ran!
What wondrous words of grace He spake!

3 "This is my body, broke for sin;
Receive and eat the living food:"
Then took the cup and blessed the wine;
"'Tis the new covenant in my blood."

4 "Do this," He said, "till time shall end,
In mem'ry of your dying Friend
Meet at my table and record
The love of your departed Lord."