Blessed JESUS, Thy love is better than wine
"Take this and divide it among yourselves." -Luke 22:17 [KJV] Precious Lord , such was Thine unbounded love to Thy people that Thou gavest all to them! And, dearest Jesus, what didst Thou reserve for Thyself? And how wisely was Thy love manifested! To every one grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ; for the purchase of redemption, in the case of all, cost Thee the same. If, indeed, a lamb of Thine be weak, or diseased, or torn, or scattered, Thou wilt take it to Thy bosom, while Thou wilt gently lead those that are with young. But every one, and all, shall have Thy care; all, as their several wants may be. Here then, Lord, to Thy table I would come. Thy death hath confirmed all Thy purchased blessings. And in the holy supper I would seek grace, that my right may be confirmed in them. Before God, and angels, and men, I would take the seal of Thy gift. In Thy blood Thou hast signed them: in the word of Thy gospel Thou hast recorded them: in the ordinances ...