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Draw nigh, and take the Body of the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Draw nigh, and take the Body of the Lord by Basil Harwood — Lyrics
Draw nigh, and take the Body of the Lord,
and drink the holy Blood for you outpoured,
saved by that Body, hallowed by that Blood,
whereby refreshed we render thanks to God.
Salvation’s Giver, Christ the Only Son,
by that his Cross and Blood the victory won:
offered was he for greatest and for least,
himself the Victim, and himself the Priest.
Victims were offered by the law of old,
that, in a type, celestial mysteries told:
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About Draw nigh, and take the Body of the Lord
Basil Harwood's anthem Draw nigh, and take the Body of the Lord is a setting of a deeply devotional English text concerning the Eucharist. The words speak of the saving power of Christ's sacrifice, the symbolic nature of Old Testament offerings, and the faithful reception of holy communion as a means of salvation. Composed for SATB choir, this sacred anthem is suitable for services where congregational participation in communion is a central theme. The music aims to convey the solemnity and spiritual significance of the sacrament, offering a reflective and reverent musical experience for both choir and congregation. It draws on the rich tradition of English liturgical music.
