Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Verse 1: C F C G Am Em G F G F As now we take the sacrament, our thoughts are turned to thee: A Dm F G F G C Thou Son of God, who lived for us, then died on Calvary. C F C F C Dm C G We contemplate Thy lasting grace, Thy boundless charity; E Am C Dm C E Am C F G C To us the gift of life was giv'n for all eternity. Verse 2: C F C G Am Em G F G F As now our minds review the past, we know we must repent; A Dm F G F G C The way to thee is righteousness— the way thy life was spent. C F C F C Dm C G Forgiveness is a gift from thee we seek with pure intent. E Am C Dm C E Am C F G C With hands now pledged to do thy work, we take the sacrament.
Verse 3: C F C G Am Em G F G F As now we praise thy name with song, the blessings of this day A Dm F G F G C Will linger in our thankful hearts, and silently we pray C F C F C Dm C G For courage to accept thy will, to listen and obey. E Am C Dm C E Am C F G C We love thee, Lord; our hearts are full; we’ll walk thy chosen way.