Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#670

670. I am the word that spoke and light was made

Text Information

• First Line: I am the word that spoke and light was made
• Author (verses): James Quinn (b. 1919)
• Author (refrain): Michael Joncas (b. 1951)
• Refrain First Line: Take and eat; take and eat
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:3
  ;
  Isaiah 28:16
  ;
  Isaiah 35:6-10
  ;
  Luke 5:34
  ;
  Mark 2:19
  ;
  Mark 10:45
  ;
  Matthew 20:28
  ;
  Matthew 26:26-28
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: The Church Celebrates - Holy Communion; Jesus: Names and images for
• Copyright: Refrain text © 1989, GIA Publications, Inc.; Verse text © 1989, James Quinn, SJ.

Tune Information

• Name: TAKE AND EAT
• Composer: Michael Joncas (b. 1951)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: © GIA Publications