At the Table of the King
Authors: E.E. Hewitt • Composers: J. Howard Entwisle • Meter: 8.7.8.7. double with refrain, 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1900
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1. I was starving n the desert
For a crumb of living bread,
When the Lord my wand’ring footsteps
To his own pavilion led.
Tho’ the waves may roll around me,
Shadows to the hillside cling,
Yet I’m feasting, daily feasting,
At the table of the King.
Chorus:
At the table (royal table) of the King, (blessed King,)
I am feasting at the table of the King; (blessed King;)
Of his goodness (matchless goodness,)
I am telling, (ever telling,)
Of his wondrous love I’ll sing. (I will sing).
2. I was wounded in the battle,
Crippled by the darts of sin,
But my Savior, in his mercy,
Brought his healing pow’r within;
For his uttermost salvation
Let unceasing praises ring,
While I’m feasting, daily feasting,
At the table of the King.
3. In his word there’s full provision,
For his children, goodly fare;
Here are milk and wine and honey,
Ev’ry blessing I may share;
His bright banner floats above me,
Love its spicy sweets will bring,
While I’m feasting, daily feasting,
At the table of the King.