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