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I Am the Bread of Life
Author: Suzanne Toolan, b. 1927 Appears in 35 hymnals Scripture: John 6:35-44 Refrain First Line: And I will raise them up Topics: Easter and Ascension Used With Tune: [I am the bread of life]
I Am the Bread of Life
Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 558 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts,
thou Fount of life, thou Light of all,
from the best bliss that earth imparts,
we turn unfilled to head thy call.
2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
thou savest those that on thee call;
to them that seek thee thou art good,
to them that find thee, all in all.
3 We taste thee, O thou living bread,
and long to feast upon thee still;
we drink of thee, the fountainhead,
and thirst our souls from thee to fill.
4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee,
where'er our changeful lot is cast,
glad when thy gracious smile we see,
blest when our faith can hold thee fast.
5 O Jesus, ever with us stay,
make all our moments calm and bright;
chase the dark night of sin away,
shed o'er the world thy holy light.
Topics: Aspiration; Spiritual Hunger; Jesus Christ Joy; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Savior; Praise of Jesus Christ; Sin Used With Tune: QUEBEC Text Sources: from Latin, 12th C.
Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Author: W. Chatterton Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 215 hymnals Scripture: John 6:48 First Line: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus;
his the scepter, his the throne!
Alleluia! His the triumph,
his the victory alone.
Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion
thunder like a mighty flood;
Jesus out of ev'ry nation
hath redeemed us by his blood.
2 Alleluia! Not as orphans
are we left in sorrow now;
Alleluia! He is near us,
faith believes nor questions how:
Though the cloud from sight received him,
when the forty doays were o'er,
shall our hearts forget his promise,
"I am with you evermore"?
3 Alleluia! Bread of Angels,
thou on earth our food, our stay.
Alleluia! Here the sinful
flee to thee from day to day.
Intercessor, friend of sinners,
earth's Redeemer, plead for me,
where the songs of all the sinless
sweep across the crystal sea.
4 Alleluia! King eternal,
thee the Lord of lords we own.
Alleluia! Born of Mary,
earth thy footstool, heav'n thy throne:
Thou within the veil hast entered,
robed in flesh, our great High Priest--
thou on earth both priest and victim
in the eucharistic feast.
Topics: Biblical Characters Mary Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Eat This Bread
Author: Robert Batastini, b. 1942; The Community of Taizé Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Christ is the bread of life Refrain First Line: Eat this bread, drink this cup Topics: Lord's Supper Used With Tune: EAT THIS BREAD
Eat This Bread
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Author: Gerard Moultrie Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: John 6:35-58 Lyrics: 1. Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
and with fear and trembling stand;
ponder nothing earthly-minded,
for with blessing in his hand,
Christ our God to earth descendeth,
our full homage to demand.
2. King of kings, yet born of Mary,
as of old on earth he stood,
Lord of lords, in human vesture,
in the body and the blood;
he will give to all the faithful
his own self for heavenly food.
3. Rank on rank the host of heaven
spreads its vanguard on the way,
as the Light of light descendeth
from the realms of endless day,
that the powers of hell may vanish
as the darkness clears away.
4. At his feet the six-winged seraph,
cherubim, with sleepless eye,
veil their faces to the presence,
as with ceaseless voice they cry:
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord Most High!
Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Christian Year Advent; Holy Communion Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 4th cent.
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises
Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51-58 First Line: Christ the Lord to us said Topics: Thirst Used With Tune: [Christ the Lord to us said] Text Sources: South African
Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises
Eat This Bread
Author: Robert Batastini, b. 1942; Taizé Community Meter: Irregular Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Eat this bread, drink this cup Refrain First Line: Eat this bread, drink this cup Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: BERTHIER
Eat This Bread
All Who Hunger
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 First Line: All who hunger, gather gladly Refrain First Line: Taste and see the frace eternal Used With Tune: [All who hunger, gather gladly]
All Who Hunger
Bread of the World
Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 338 hymnals Scripture: John 6:35-58 First Line: Bread of the world in mercy broken Lyrics: 1. Bread of the world in mercy broken,
wine of the soul in mercy shed,
by whom the words of life were spoken,
and in whose death our sins are dead:
2. Look on the heart by sorrow broken,
look on the tears by sinners shed;
and be thy feast to us the token
that by thy grace our souls are fed.
Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Holy Communion; Penitence Used With Tune: EUCHARISTIC HYMN
Bread of the World
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed
Author: Josiah Conder Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 336 hymnals Scripture: John 6:41-48 Lyrics: 1 Bread of heaven on Thee we feed,
For Thou art our food indeed;
Ever may our souls be fed
With this true and living Bread,
Day by day with strength supplied,
Through the life of Christ who died.
2 Vine of heaven, Thy love supplies
This blest cup of sacrifice;
'Tis Thy wounds our healing give;
To Thy cross we look and live:
Thou our life! O let us be
Rooted, grafted, built on Thee.
Used With Tune: ARFON
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Author: Mary A. Lathbury Meter: 6.4.6.4 D Appears in 723 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Topics: The Word Used With Tune: [Break Thou the bread of life]
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
Author: G. H. Bourne Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor,
first begotten from the dead,
thou alone, our strong defender,
liftest up thy people’s head.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Jesus, true and living Bread!
2 Here our humblest homage pay we,
here in loving rev'rence bow;
here for faith’s discernment pray we,
lest we fail to know thee now.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou art here, we ask not how.
3 Paschal Lamb, thine off'ring, finished
once for all when thou wast slain,
in its fullness undiminished
shall forevermore remain,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
cleansing us from every stain.
4 Life imparting heav'nly Manna,
smitten Rock with streaming side,
heav'n and earth with loud hosanna
worship thee, the Lamb who died.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Ris'n, ascended, glorified!
Used With Tune: ST. HELENA (Martin)
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
Take and Eat
Author: James Quinn, SJ, b. 1919; Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 First Line: I am the Word that spoke and light was made Refrain First Line: Take and eat; take and eat Topics: Lamb; Salvation History; Way, Truth & Life Used With Tune: [I am the Word that spoke and light was made]
Take and Eat
Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness
Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 119 hymnals Scripture: John 6:35-58 Lyrics: 1 Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness,
leave the gloomy haunts of sadness.
Come into the daylight’s splendor;
there with joy thy praises render
unto Christ, whose grace unbounded
hath this wondrous banquet founded.
High o’er all the heavens he reigneth,
yet to dwell with thee he deigneth.
2 Sun, who all my life dost brighten;
Light, who dost my soul enlighten;
Joy, the best that any knoweth;
Fount, whence all my being floweth;
at thy feet I cry, my Maker,
let me be a fit partaker
of this blessed food from heaven,
for our good, thy glory, given.
3 Jesus, bread of life, I pray thee,
let me gladly here obey thee;
never to my hurt invited,
be thy love with love requited.
From this banquet let me measure,
Lord, how vast and deep its treasure;
through the gifts thou here dost give me,
as thy guest in heaven receive me.
Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Adoration and Praise; Holy Communion Used With Tune: SCHMÜCKE DICH
Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness
Father, We Thank Thee, Who Hast Planted
Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 62 hymnals Scripture: John 6 Topics: Holy Name Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU Text Sources: Didache
Father, We Thank Thee, Who Hast Planted
I Received the Living God
Author: Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Jesus said: I am the bread Lyrics: Refrain:
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
1 Jesus said: I am the bread
kneaded long to give you life;
you who will partake of me
need not ever fear to die. (Refrain)
2 Jesus said: I am the way,
and my Father longs for you;
so I come to bring you home
to be one with us anew. (Refrain)
3 Jesus said: I am the truth;
if you follow close to me,
you will know me in your heart,
and my word shall make you free. (Refrain)
4 Jesus said: I am the life
far from whom no thing can grow,
but receive this living bread,
and my Spirit you shall know. (Refrain) Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: LIVING GOD
I Received the Living God
Bread of Life from Heaven (Pan de Vida Eterna)
Author: Susan R. Briehl, b. 1952; Jaime Cortez, b. 1963 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: Break now the bread of Christ's sacrifice Topics: Eucharist; Sacrifice; Thirst Used With Tune: [Break now the bread of Christ's sacrifice]
Bread of Life from Heaven (Pan de Vida Eterna)
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 315 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face;
here would I touch and handle things unseen,
here grasp with firmer hand th'eternal grace,
and all my weariness upon thee lean.
2 Here would I feed upon the bread of God,
here drink with thee the royal wine of heav'n;
here would I lay aside each earthly load,
here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiv'n.
3 This is the hour of banquet and of song;
this is the heav'nly table spread for me:
here let me feast, and, feasting, still prolong
the brief, bright hour of fellowship with thee.
4 I have no help but thine, nor do I need
another arm save thine to lean upon:
it is enough, my Lord, enough indeed;
my strength is in thy might, thy might alone.
5 Mine is the sin, but thine the righteousness;
mine is the guilt, but thine the cleansing blood;
here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace,
thy blood, thy righteousness, O Lord my God.
Topics: The Church The Lord's House; Communion with Christ and God; Imputation of Righteousness; Longing for Christ and God; Need for Christ of God Used With Tune: MORECAMBE
Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face
Here I Am, Lord
Author: Daniel L. Schutte, 1947- Appears in 63 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Used With Tune: [I, the Lord of sea and sky]
Here I Am, Lord
Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee
Author: St Thomas Aquinas, 1227-1274; J. R. Woodford, 1820-1885 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 61 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee,
who at thy sacrament art pleased to be;
both flesh and spirit in thy presence fail,
yet here thy presence we devoutly hail.
2 O blest memorial of our dying Lord,
who living bread to all doth here afford;
O may our souls forever feed on thee,
and thou, O Christ, forever precious be.
3 Fountain of goodness, Jesu, Lord and God,
cleanse us, unclean, with thy most cleansing blood;
increase our faith and love, that we may know
the hope and peace which from thy presence flow.
4 O Christ, whom now beneath a veil we see,
may what we thirst for soon our portion be:
to gaze on thee unveiled, and see thy face,
the vision of thy glory and thy grace. Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: ADORO TE DEVOTE
Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
Author: Martin Luther; Richard Massie Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.8.7.4 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: John 6:48-51 Lyrics: 1 Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands,
for our offenses given;
but now at God's right hand he stands
and brings us life from heaven:
therefore let us joyful be
and sing God's praises thankfully
with songs of allelujah!
Allelujah!
2 It was a strange and dreadful strife
when life and death contended;
the victory remained with life:
the reign of death was ended.
Stripped of pow'r, no more it reigns,
an empty form alone remains;
death's sting is lost forever!
Allelujah!
3 So let us keep the festival
to which the Lord invites us;
Christ is himself the joy of all,
The sun that warms and lights us.
Now his grace to us imparts
eternal sunshine to our hearts;
the night of sin is ended.
Allelujah! Topics: Easter; Christ--Victorious; Christian year--Easter Used With Tune: CHRIST LAG IN TODESBANDEN
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice
Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,700 hymnals Scripture: John 6:44 Refrain First Line: Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away Lyrics: 1 O happy day that fixed my choice
on thee, my Savior and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
and tell its raptures all abroad.
Refrain:
Happy day, happy day,
when Jesus washed my sins away!
He taught me how to watch and pray,
and live rejoicing every day;
happy day, happy day,
when Jesus washed my sins away!
2 O happy bond, that seals my vows
to him who merits all my love!
Let cheerful anthems fill his house,
while to that sacred shrine I move. (Refrain)
3 'Tis done: the great transaction's done;
I am the Lord's and he is mine;
he drew me, and I followed on,
charmed to confess the voice divine. (Refrain)
Topics: Cleansing; Saving Work of Christ; Testimony Used With Tune: HAPPY DAY Text Sources: Refrain from Wesleyan Sacred Harp, 1854
O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice
Blessed Assurance
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 1,059 hymnals Scripture: John 6:47 First Line: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Topics: Assurance Used With Tune: [Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine]
Blessed Assurance
Shepherd of Souls
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 97 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 First Line: Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; Eucharist; Feast; Food; Hunger and Thirst; Journey; Presence of God; Providence; Shepherd; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
Shepherd of Souls
Jesus the Lord Said, "I Am the Bread"
Author: C. Dermott Monahan, 1906-1957 ; Bert Polman, b. 1945; Anonymous Appears in 17 hymnals Scripture: John 6 Topics: Epiphany Used With Tune: YISU NE KAHA Text Sources: "I Am" passages in the Gospel of John; Urdu
Jesus the Lord Said, "I Am the Bread"
Bread of life, hope of the world
Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) Meter: 6.6.7.5 with refrain Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 First Line: As we proclaim your death Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion; Church unity and ecumenism Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE
Bread of life, hope of the world
Light of the minds that know him
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926; St. Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 Light of the minds that know him,
may Christ be light to mine!
my sun in risen splendour,
my light of truth divine;
my guide in doubt and darkness,
my true and living way,
my clear light ever shining,
my dawn of heaven's day.
2 Life of the souls that love him,
may Christ be ours indeed!
the living bread from heaven
on whom our spirits feed;
who died for love of sinners
to bear our guilty load,
and make of life's brief journey
a new Emmaus road.
3 Strength of the wills that serve him,
may Christ be strength to me,
who stilled the storm and tempest,
who calmed the tossing sea;
his Spirit's power to move me,
his will to master mine,
his cross to carry daily
and conquer in his sign.
4 May it be ours to know him
that we may truly love,
and loving, fully serve him
as serve the saints above;
till in that home of glory
with fadeless splendour bright,
we serve in perfect freedom
our strength, our life, our light. Topics: Lent II Year B; Proper 7 Year B; Proper 14 Year A; Proper 19 Year B Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN Text Sources: Based on a prayer of St. Augustine of Hippo
Light of the minds that know him
I Am the Living Bread
Author: David Haas Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: I am the living bread come down from heaven Refrain First Line: See this bread Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; Communion Processional Hymns Used With Tune: [See this bread; take and eat, and live]
I Am the Living Bread
Just as I Am, Without One Plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 2,114 hymnals Scripture: John 6:44 Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidd'st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
2 Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
3 Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing of the mind,
yea, all I need, in thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
5 Just as I am; thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
6 Just as I am; thy love unknown
has broken every barrier down;
now to be thine, yea, thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come! Topics: Repentance and Confession; Christ--Invitation of; Christ--Lamb of God; Confession of Sin; Healing; Invitation and Response; Self-Examination; Wholeness Used With Tune: WOODWORTH
Just as I Am, Without One Plea
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Author: William Williams; Peter Williams; William Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,822 hymnals Scripture: John 6:48-51 Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but thou art mighty.
Hold me with thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me till I want no more;
feed me till I want no more.
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
whence the healing stream doth flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer,
be thou still my strength and shield;
be thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever give to thee;
I will ever give to thee.
Topics: Death; Dying in Christ; Funeral; God's Covenant with Israel; Guidance; Healing; Living in Christ Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Author: Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 454 hymnals Scripture: John 6:49 Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
in living echoes of your tone;
as you have sought, so let me seek
your erring children lost and lone.
2 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
the wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
your hungering ones with manna sweet.
3 O strengthen me, that, while I stand
firm on the rock, secure and free,
I may stretch out a loving hand
to wrestlers with the troubled sea.
4 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
the precious things which you impart;
and wing my words, that they may reach
the hidden depths of many a heart.
5 O fill me with your fullness, Lord,
until my very heart o'erflow
in kindling thought and glowing word,
your love to tell, your praise to show.
6 O use me, Lord, use even me,
just as you will, and when, and where,
until at last your face I see,
your rest, your joy, your glory share. Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Dedication of people Used With Tune: WINSCOTT
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 317 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 All the way my Savior leads me;
what have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
who through life has been my guide?
Heavenly peace, divinest comfort,
here by faith in him to dwell,
for I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well;
for I know, whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
2 All the way my Savior leads me,
cheers each winding path I tread,
gives me grace for every trial,
feeds me with the living bread;
though my weary steps may falter,
and my soul athirst may be,
gushing from the rock before me,
lo! a spring of joy I see;
gushing from the rock before me,
lo! a spring of joy I see.
3 All the way my Savior leads me;
O the fullness of His love!
Perfect rest to me is promised
in my Father’s house above;
when my spirit, clothed immortal,
wings its flight to realms of day,
this my song through endless ages,
"Jesus led me all the way";
this my song through endless ages,
"Jesus led me all the way."
Topics: Comfort; Guidance; Heaven; Spiritual Thirst Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Converting Grace
Author: Rev. Frederick William Faber (1814-1863) Appears in 84 hymnals Scripture: John 6:44 First Line: O gift of gifts! O grace of faith! Topics: Aspirations For Christ; Christ Grace of; Faith Blessedness of Used With Tune: VALENTIA
Converting Grace
I hunger and I thirst
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell (1811-1875) Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 66 hymnals Scripture: John 6:48-50 Lyrics: 1 I hunger and I thirst:
Jesu, my manna be;
ye living waters, burst
out of the rock for me.
2 Thou bruised and broken Bread,
my life-long wants supply;
as living souls are fed,
O feed me, or I die.
3 Thou true life-giving Vine,
let me thy sweetness prove;
renew my life with thine,
refresh my soul with love.
4 Rough paths my feet have trod
since first their course began:
feed me, thou Bread of God;
help me, thou Son of Man.
5 For still the desert lies
my thirsting soul before:
O living waters, rise
within me evermore. Topics: Holy Communion; Jesus Names and images for; Longing; Pilgrimage; Renewal; Water Used With Tune: MARIA JUNG UND ZART
I hunger and I thirst
Hope of the World
Author: Georgia Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: John 6:35-51 First Line: Hope of the world, thou Christ of great compassion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, thou Christ of great compassion:
speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent;
save us, thy people, from consuming passion,
who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.
2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven,
bringing to hungry souls the bread of life:
still let thy Spirit unto us be given
to heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife.
3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways,
showing to wandering souls the path of light:
walk thou beside us lest the tempting byways
lure us away from thee to endless night.
4 Hope of the world, who by thy cross didst save us
from death and deep despair, from sin and guilt:
we render back the love thy mercy gave us;
take thou our lives and use them as thou wilt.
5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious,
who by this sign didst conquer grief and pain:
we would be faithful to thy gospel glorious;
thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign! Topics: Discipleship and Mission; Healing; Hope; Salvation; Temptation; Will of God Used With Tune: DONNE SECOURS
Hope of the World
Author of life divine
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 57 hymnals Scripture: John 6:41-51 Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: SACRISTA
Author of life divine
Now, my tongue, the mystery telling
Author: Edward Caswall (1814-1878) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 51 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51-58 Lyrics: 1 Now, my tongue, the mystery telling
of the glorious body sing,
and the blood, all price excelling,
which the world's great Lord and King,
in a virgin's womb once dwelling,
shed for this world's ransoming.
2 That last night, at supper lying,
with the Twelve, his chosen band,
Jesus, with the law complying,
keeps the feast its rites demand;
then, more precious food supplying,
gives himself with his own hand.
3 Word-made-flesh! his word is making
earthly bread his flesh to be,
wine his blood; and all partaking
should from sinful thoughts be free.
Faith alone, sight's limits breaking,
show true hearts the mystery.
4 Therefore we, before him bending,
this great sacrament revere;
older rituals have their ending,
for the newer rite is here;
faith, our outward sense befriending,
makes our inner vision clear.
5 Unto God be praise and honour:
to the Father, to the Son,
to the mighty Spirit, glory,
ever Three and ever One:
power and glory in the highest
while eternal ages run. Amen. Topics: The Church Celebrates Holy Communion; Christian Year Maundy Thursday; Jesus Word of God Used With Tune: PANGE LINGUA Text Sources: Alt. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861
Now, my tongue, the mystery telling
Speak, Lord, in the Stillness
Author: E. May Grimes Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 39 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 Speak, Lord, in the stillness,
speak your word to me;
help me now to listen
in expectancy.
2 Speak, O gracious Master,
in this quiet hour;
let me see your face, Lord,
feel your touch of power.
3 For the words you give me,
they are life indeed;
living Bread from heaven,
now on my spirit feed.
4 Speak, your servant listens--
I await your word;
let me know your presence,
let your voice be heart!
5 Fill me with the knowledge
of your glorious will;
all your own good pleasure
in my life fulfill. Topics: Jesus Christ Food, Spiritual; Aspiration; Jesus Christ Spiritual Food; Jesus Christ Presence of; Christian Maturity; Submission; Word of God Used With Tune: QUIETUDE
Speak, Lord, in the Stillness
Gather Us In
Author: Marty Haugen, 1950- Meter: Irregular Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: John 6:41 First Line: Here in this place, the new light is streaming Used With Tune: GATHER US IN
Gather Us In
We Come as Guests Invited
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 Lyrics: 1 We come as guests invited
when Jesus bids us dine,
his friends on earth united
to share the bread and wine;
the bread of life is broken
the wine is freely poured
for us, in solemn token
of Christ our dying Lord.
2 We eat and drink, receiving
from Christ the grace we need,
and in our hearts believing
on him by faith we feed;
with wonder and thanksgiving
for love that knows no end,
we find in Jesus living
our ever-present friend.
3 One bread is ours for sharing,
one single, fruitful vine,
our fellowship declaring
renewed in bread and wine--
renewed, sustained and given
by token, sign and word,
the pledge and seal of heaven,
the love of Christ our Lord.
Topics: Lord’s Supper Used With Tune: PENLAN
We Come as Guests Invited
There's a Quiet Understanding
Author: Tedd Smith Meter: Irregular Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: John 6:31-49 Lyrics: 1 There's a quiet understanding
when we're gathered in the Spirit;
it's a promise that he gives us,
when we gather in his name.
There's a love we feel in Jesus,
there's a manna that he feeds us;
it's a promise that he gives us,
when we gather in his name.
2 And we know when we're together,
sharing love and understanding,
that our brothers and our sisters
feel the oneness that he brings.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jesus,
for the way you love and feed us,
for the many ways you lead us,
thank you, thank you, Lord. Topics: Church Fellowship; Lord’s Supper; Thankfulness Used With Tune: QUIET UNDERSTANDING
There's a Quiet Understanding
Become to Us the Living Bread
Author: Miriam Drury Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: John 6:35-58 Refrain First Line: Alleluia Topics: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Holy Communion Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT
Become to Us the Living Bread
Christians, Let Us Love One Another
Author: Father A. Nigro; Sr. M. Claudia Foltz Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: John 6:25-69 Refrain First Line: Everyone who loves is born of God Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; Communion Processional Hymns; Community; Dying and Rising with Christ; Holy Week Triduum; Love; Unity Used With Tune: PICARDY
Christians, Let Us Love One Another
Bread for the World
Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 6:48 First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, you are the bread of life Refrain First Line: Bread for the world: a world of hunger Topics: Sharing; Thirst; Way, Truth & Life Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus Christ, you are the bread of life]
Bread for the World
I Receive the Living God
Author: Bernard Geoffroy, b.1946; Ronald F. Krisman, b.1946; Anonymous Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 6:51 First Line: Jesus says: I am the Bread Topics: Body and Blood of Christ; All Souls November 2nd; Eucharist Sacraments; Funeral Sacraments; Children's Hymns; Church; Communion; Dedication of a Church; Discipleship; Eternal Life; Freedom; Homecoming; Hunger and Thirst; Jesus Christ; Joy; Lamb of God; Light; Love of God for Us; Peace; Presence of God; Way, Truth, and Life; Word of God; Gospel Used With Tune: LIVING GOD
I Receive the Living God
I, the Lord
Author: Tom Kendzia, b. 1954 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: John 6:35-58 First Line: I am the resurrection Refrain First Line: I, the Lord, am with you Topics: Comfort; Comfort; Comfort; Death/Dying; Eternal Life/Heaven; Hope; Providence; Resurrection; Rites of the Church Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy; The Liturgical Year Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2) Used With Tune: [I am the resurrection]
I, the Lord
I Myself Am the Bread of Life
Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: John 6:48 First Line: This bread is spirit Topics: Sharing Used With Tune: [This bread is spirit]
I Myself Am the Bread of Life
The Supper of the Lord
Author: Laurence Rosania, b. 1957 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: John 6 First Line: This is the bread of God Refrain First Line: Precious body, precious body Topics: Eucharist; Service Music for Mass Communion Song; The Liturgical Year Thursday of the Lord's Supper at the Evening Mass Used With Tune: [This is the bread of God]
The Supper of the Lord
God Be with You Till We Meet Again
Author: Jeremiah Eames Rankin Meter: 9.8.8.9 Appears in 1,168 hymnals Scripture: John 6:48-51 Lyrics: 1 God be with you till we meet again;
loving counsels guide, uphold you,
with a shepherd's care enfold you:
God be with you till we meet again.
2 God be with you till we meet again;
unseen wings protecting hide you,
daily manna still provide you:
God be with you till we meet again.
3 God be with you till we meet again;
when life's perils thick confound you,
put unfailing arms around you:
God be with you till we meet again.
4 God be with you till we meet again;
keep love's banner floating o'er you;
smite death's threatening wave before you:
God be with you till we meet again.
Topics: Guidance; Providence; Sending Used With Tune: RANDOLPH
God Be with You Till We Meet Again
I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
Author: Samuel Medley, 1738-1799 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 470 hymnals Scripture: John 6:33-48 Lyrics: 1 I know that my Redeemer lives!
What joy this blest assurance gives!
He lives, he lives, who once was dead;
he lives, my ever-living Head!
2 He lives triumphant from the grave;
he lives eternally to save;
he lives exalted, throned above;
he lives to rule his church in love.
3 He lives to bless me with his love;
he lives to plead for me above;
he lives my hungry soul to feed;
he lives to help in time of need.
4 He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly friend;
he lives and loves me to the end;
he lives, and while he lives, I’ll sing;
he lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King!
5 He lives, all glory to his name!
He lives, my Saviour, still the same;
what joy this blest assurance gives:
I know that my Redeemer lives! Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
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