This is one of Michael Joncas’ songs that I have never come across. It can be purchased for download at OCP.
Obviously a Eucharist song it has a most unusual tune in the verses. It may have been too odd as it doesn’t seem to have caught on based on lack of Youtube postings. Listen to the snippet at AOV for an idea of how it is supposed to go.
This was another difficult one to get into BIAB and not wholly successful.
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When we eat this bread and drink this cup
We proclaim your death until you come.
Verse 1
Where two or three are gathered together in my name.
Where two or three are gathered together, there am I.
How blessed are they who are called to the banquet of the Lord.
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Verse 2
Come you blessed of my Father, come to me.
Enter into God’s holy kingdom, full of joy.
How blessed are they who are called to the banquet of the Lord.
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Verse 3
I saw the city of Jerusalem come from God
All clothed and adorned as a bride for her husband, filled with love.
How blessed are they who are called to the banquet of the Lord.
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Verse 4
There will be no more weeping or mourning, nevermore
And God will dwell with his holy people evermore.
How blessed are they who are called to the banquet of the Lord.
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Verse 5
All praise the Father, Creator most Holy, praise to him;
All praise to the Son, our Saviour and Brother, praise to him;
All glory and praise to the Spirit of God who makes us one.
Refrain
© Michael Joncas 1981,1982.