The celebrant
holds out
the elements
within his grasp-
bread and wine
joyfully he says
receive, and clasp
remember Christ
His sacrifice
who for the joy
endured the cross
I take and eat,
drink in deep
the One who satisfies
and fills my soul
to overflowing
knowing I am Thine
the Bread of Life
abiding in the Vine,
I am grafted, grateful
for this plateful
of communion-
union
with God’s only Son
whose body was broken
His blood outpoured
with oneness,
I bless
and thus am blessed
my spirit lifted,
rejoicing
voicing celebration
for salvation
at the table of the Lord
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January 28, 2015
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