Verse 1
Before I take the body of my Lord
Before I share His life in bread and wine
I recognise the sorry things within
These I lay down
Verse 2
The words of hope I often failed to give
The prayers of kindness buried by my pride
The signs of care I argued out of sight
These I lay down
Verse 3
The narrowness of vision and of mind
The need for other folk to serve my will
And every word and silence meant to hurt
These I lay down
Verse 4
Of those around in whom I meet my Lord
I ask their pardon and I grant them mine
That every contradiction to Christ's peace
Might be laid down
Verse 5
Lord Jesus Christ companion at this feast
I empty now my heart and stretch my hands
And ask to meet You here in bread and wine
Which You lay down
