Based on the German, Lutheran hymn from 1712, translated: "Jesus I Long For Thy Blessed Communion".
Lyrics rewritten by Natalie Kendel.

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Jesus, I long for your coming communion,

Hunger for you fills my heart and my mind.

Free me from all that could hinder our union
.
May I to you, my Beginning, be joined.


Show me more clearly my helpless condition.

Show me the depth of corruption inside
,
So that my heart may reach out for your saving:

Broken and battered, collapse in your arms.

Jesus, come strengthen your justice within me,

That I may learn what your Spirit can do
.
Captivate every moment and win me.

Lead me and guide me my whole journey through.


All that I am and possess are your assets;

Even my breath is your Ruach in me.

You, who gave all of yourself as a promise,

Let me now learn as a child at your feet.

Jesus you welcome us: “Come now and follow!”
Even the crumbs from your table's a feast.
I like the Canaanite woman unresting,
cry after you though I am the least.

You clothe the naked with clothes for a wedding,
You greet the outsider like it's their right.
Lord, you have tied up yourself to humanity:
woven with bonds that no power can break.

Let us, Immanuel, soon be united!
You fully see me, and yet you persist
.
Jesus, your voice is the trumpet of freedom,

calling my heart with your kindness, not fear.

You guard the gift of humanity's free will -
You have refused to infringe on that right.
Lord, in your eyes we will find no rejection
For your commitment stands firm in the night.

And our communion will finish this night.