Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#515

515. Break Now the Bread of Life

1 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
as once you broke the loaves beside the sea.
Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord;
my spirit waits for you, O living Word.

2 Bless your own word of truth, dear Lord, to me,
as when you blessed the bread by Galilee.
Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall;
and I shall find my peace, my All-in-All!

3 You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
your holy word the truth that rescues me.
Give me to eat and live with you above;
teach me to love your truth, for you are love.

Text Information

• First Line: Break now the bread of life
• Title: Break Now the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-1913 (alt.)
• Meter: 6 4 6 4 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Word of God

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF LIFE
• Composer: William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888
• Meter: 6 4 6 4 D
• Key: D Major