Meditation on Scripture

"For he did eat continually at the King's Table" 2 Sam 9:13

Before me thou hast spread

A table fitly laid

With every dainty food and drink 

And sumptuously arrayed -

I am not worthy Lord

Such honour to receive;

Why should I dine at the expense 

Of one I often grieve?

I have no strength to come

Unless thou raise me up;

I cannot eat nor feel at home

Unless thou with me sup.

Lord bid me come to thee

And know that love thou art;

And at thy table sit and eat 

To have in thee my part

Of that eternal bliss,

That saints enjoy above; 

Who at thy table ever sit

And drink of heavenly love.

The tree of life thou art:

O let me feed on thee!

And as I taste and take my fill

I more like Thee will be

Until at length I rise

To that great feast up there

In heaven, when Bride and Bridegroom shall

A glorious banquet share.

17/5/2011