461. Let Us Break Bread Together

1 Let us break bread together on our knees,
let us break bread together on our knees;

Refrain:
when I fall on my knees,
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.

2 Let us drink the cup together on our knees,
let us drink the cup together on our knees; [Refrain]

3 Let us praise God together on our knees,
let us praise God together on our knees; [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Let us break bread together on your knees
Title: Let Us Break Bread Together
Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: The Church at Worship: Lord's Supper; God-Mercy; Lord's Supper (1 more...)
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: BREAK BREAD
Arranger: Carlton Young (1964, alt.)
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Arr. © 1965 Abingdon Press (Admin. by The Copyright Company)



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