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Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We meet as friends at table, to listen, and be heard, united by the Spirit, attentive to the Word. Through prayer and conversation we tune our varied views to Christ, whose love has made us the bearers of good news. 2 With food and drink for sharing the table soon is spread. The freedom meal of Jesus is crowned with wine and bread, and all, without exception, may eat, and speak, and stay, for this is Christ's own table where none are turned away. 3 We share our lives and longings, and when the meal is done we pray as friends at table, and promise to be one. To Christ, and to each other, we cheerfully belong: apart, our hope is fruitless; together, we are strong. 4 Fulfilled, and glad to follow wherever Christ may lead, we journey from the table to love a world in need with patience, truth, and kindness, that justice may increase and all may sit at table in freedom, joy, and peace. Topics: Communion; Freedom; Friendship; Worth of All Persons Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Used With Tune: MEAL OF LOVE

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MEAL OF LOVE

Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Hal H. Hopson, 1933- Tune Key: C Major Incipit: 13453 66623 42556 Used With Text: We Meet as Friends at Table

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We Meet as Friends at Table

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #532 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 We meet as friends at table, to listen, and be heard, united by the Spirit, attentive to the Word. Through prayer and conversation we tune our varied views to Christ, whose love has made us the bearers of good news. 2 With food and drink for sharing the table soon is spread. The freedom meal of Jesus is crowned with wine and bread, and all, without exception, may eat, and speak, and stay, for this is Christ's own table where none are turned away. 3 We share our lives and longings, and when the meal is done we pray as friends at table, and promise to be one. To Christ, and to each other, we cheerfully belong: apart, our hope is fruitless; together, we are strong. 4 Fulfilled, and glad to follow wherever Christ may lead, we journey from the table to love a world in need with patience, truth, and kindness, that justice may increase and all may sit at table in freedom, joy, and peace. Topics: Communion; Freedom; Friendship; Worth of All Persons Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Languages: English Tune Title: MEAL OF LOVE

We Meet as Friends at Table

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #704 (2003) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 We meet as friends at table, to listen, and be heard, united by the Spirit, attentive to the Word. Through prayer and conversation we tune our varied views to Christ, whose love has made us the bearers of good news. 2 With food and drink for sharing the table soon is spread. The freedom meal of Jesus is crowned with wine and bread, and all, without exception, may eat, and speak, and stay, for this is Christ's own table where none are turned away. 3 We share our lives and longings, and when the meal is done we pray as friends at table, and promise to be one. To Christ, and to each other, we cheerfully belong: apart, our hope is fruitless; together, we are strong. 4 Fulfilled, and glad to follow wherever Christ may lead, we journey from the table to love a world in need with patience, truth and kindness, that justice may increase and all may sit at table in freedom, joy, and peace. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Languages: English Tune Title: MEAL OF LOVE

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Brian A. Wren

b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren, 1936- Author of "We Meet as Friends at Table" in Worship and Rejoice Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time hymn writer. His hymn texts are published in Faith Looking Forward (1983), Praising a Mystery (1986), Bring Many Names (1989), New Beginnings (1993), and Faith Renewed: 33 Hymns Reissued and Revised (1995), as well as in many modern hymnals. He has also produced What Language Shall I Borrow? (1989), a discussion guide to inclusive language in Christian worship. Bert Polman

Hal H. Hopson

b. 1933 Person Name: Hal H. Hopson, 1933- Composer of "MEAL OF LOVE" in Worship and Rejoice Hal H. Hopson (b. Texas, 1933) is a prolific composer, arranger, clinician, teacher and promoter of congregational song, with more than 1300 published works, especially of hymn and psalm arrangements, choir anthems, and creative ideas for choral and organ music in worship. Born in Texas, with degrees from Baylor University (BA, 1954), and Southern Baptist Seminary (MSM, 1956), he served churches in Nashville, TN, and most recently at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. He has served on national boards of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and the Choristers Guild, and taught numerous workshops at various national conferences. In 2009, a collection of sixty four of his hymn tunes were published in Hymns for Our Time: The Collected Tunes of Hal H. Hopson. Emily Brink