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Communion Hymn
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Communion Hymn by Mary Pickens Opie — Lyrics
1. Hungry and thirsty, Lord, I come to Thee,
Here lowly kneeling, Thy sacred feast before.
Strengthen my spirit With Thy food divine,
As now Thou feedst me With the bread and wine.
2. Come to me, Savior, In this holy hour,
Shed Thou upon me All Thy wond'rous love
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About Communion Hymn
This SATB anthem is an English hymn for Communion, suitable for a church setting. Mary Pickens Opie sets a devotional text expressing deep spiritual longing and a plea for divine strength and grace during the sacrament. The lyrics speak of approaching God with humility, seeking nourishment for the soul through the bread and wine, and desiring to dwell in Christ's light, becoming pure and white. The composer invites the choir to convey the heartfelt cry for Jesus's presence and the eternal filling of His grace, creating a moving musical offering for the sacred occasion.
