Adventist Pioneer Library

The Church — Lord's Supper

In imitation, Lord, of thee

  • No. 1102
  • Words William Brickey.
  • 3 stanzas
  • Words only in the original

Words

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1

In imitation, Lord, of thee,This solemn service we repeat;For thine example, full of grace,Has made this humble duty sweet.

2

Renew each sacred spark of love,And vitalize the holy flame;May union strong our hearts uniteWhile this we do in Jesus' name.

3

Our great Example thou shalt be,In washing thy disciples' feet;And as we follow thy command,Make thou our fellowship complete.

About this hymn

As printed Words only. As printed: hymn number «1102» (large) in the right column of p. 375, under «R. F. Cottrell.» of hymn 1101, with the italic reference line «746, 301, 136.» beside it (= sing to the tune of hymn 746, 301 or 136). Three stanzas of four lines, numbered «1»–«3» without a period (numbered «1.»–«3.» here as in the other deliveries of this book); lines 2 and 4 of each stanza are indented, and are set so here. «William Brickey.» in italics at the right after stanza 3. The first word «IN» is set in capital and small capital and is written «In» here. The print sets a thin space before «;» («repeat ;», «flame ;», «feet ;»); it is closed up here. Spelling, punctuation and capitals are the print's; apostrophes are written straight («Jesus'», «disciples'»). No meter is printed (the text is L. M., 8.8.8.8, like the referenced tunes).

Source
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book (Battle Creek: Review & Herald, 1886/1888)
Where
The Church — Lord's Supper · No. 1102 · printed page 375
Checked
lyrics verified (fork reading; parent check pending) · 2026-10-02