Ancient and Modern ‎#425

425. Be known to us in breaking bread

1 Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
thy table in our heart.

2 There sup with us in love divine,
thy body and thy blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food.

Text Information

• First Line: Be known to us in breaking bread
• Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:26-28
  ;
  Luke 24:13-35
• Topic: God: Presence of; Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Composer (melody): William Gardiner (1770--1853)
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Harmonised by Compilers of Revised Church Hymnary, 1927; alt.