CPWI Hymnal ‎#575

575. 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: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:35
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Composer: William Gardiner, 1770-1853
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1812