African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#209

209. Break Thou the Bread of Life

1 Break Thou the bread of life,
Dear Lord, to me,
As Thou didst break the loaves
Beside the sea;
Beyond the sacred page
I seek Thee, Lord;
My spirit pants for Thee,
O living Word!

2 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord,
To me, to me,
As Thou didst bless the bread
By Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall;
And I shall find my peace,
My all in all.

3 Thou art the bread of life,
O Lord, to me,
Thy holy Word the truth
That saveth me;
Give me to eat and live
With Thee above;
Teach me to love Thy truth,
For Thou art love.

4 O send Thy Spirit, Lord,
Now unto me,
That He may touch my eyes,
And make me see;
Show me the truth concealed
Within Thy Word,
And in Thy Book revealed
I see the Lord.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Break Thou the bread of life
• Title: Break Thou the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-1913
• Meter: 64.64.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 6:33
• Topic: The Holy Scriptures; Bread of Life; Holy Scripture

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF LIFE
• Composer: William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888
• Meter: 64.64.D.
• Key: E♭ Major