The Scriptures tell us that after He instituted the Supper, our Lord Jesus sang a hymn with His disciples and then they went out. We know that the psalms sung at the conclusion of the Passover meal were the Hallel Psalms, 114-118. So what did our Lord sing when He was facing death of an unspeakable nature?
Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord. Our God is in the heavens; He hath done whatsoever He hath pleased. Those who make idols are like unto them. O Israel, trust thou in the Lord; He is their help and their shield. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord; He is their help and shield.
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. All nations compassed me about, but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee; thou art my God, I will exalt thee. O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.
And so it is that we take the cup of salvation. Precious in the sight of the Lord was the death of His Saint. We trust in the Lord, and give thanks to Him, for He is good. How good is God? Take, and eat. How good is God? Take, and drink.