Hymn
Communion
Words: James, Mary D. (Mary Dagworthy), 1810-1883
They walked and talked with Jesus, And knew not it was he Who gave his life a ransom To set the captive free. His words of holy power, His look of matchless grace, Seemed more than those of mortal, And charmed their wondering gaze.
Refrain
Oh, to thus commune with thee!— All the journey, living, dying— Oh, to walk and talk with thee! ‘Tis heaven begun below.
And then unveiled before them, The Savior stood revealed; The blessed risen Jesus No longer was concealed, Oh, wondrous revelation! The God and man combined! The great I AM—Almighty— In human form enshrined! [Refrain]
And with his dear disciples, He walks and talks today, “Lo! I am with you alway,” We hear him gently say. Oh, blissful hour when Jesus Unveils his glorious face, And shows his saving power, And his amazing grace. [Refrain]
Public domain · as printed in Wondrous Love: A Collection of Songs and Services for Sunday Schools, 1885 · text courtesy of Hymnary.org. Wording may differ slightly from your hymn book.