This is an interesting song by John Ylvisaker set to an Israeli tune that I found in a collection that I have lost somewhere (?All Together OK no 374), when looking for something to use on Holy Thursday. I really liked it but the syncopation was a problem for some people and we have stopped using it. Since I don’t remember the name of the collection I found it in I suggest you contact the publisher if you are after a copy of the music.
1. Lord on the night of betrayal. there in the heart of the town, you took the bread from the table, broke it and passed it around. “This is my body I’m giving for you; eat, and remember the one you love. This is the way I restore you; this is a gift from above.” Chorus “Always remember me! Freely remember me! Speak of me tenderly! Always remember me!” (twice) 2. Then, with a word of thanksgiving, slowly you lifted the cup. Now there’s a reason for living, now we will know it’s enough. This is the blood of a holy promise; drink, and remember the one you love. Know that my mercy is boundless; this is a gift from above Chorus
© John Ylvisaker 1990.