The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3833

3833. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Living Bread

1. Lord Jesus Christ, Thou living bread,
May I for mine possess Thee.
I would with heav’nly food be fed;
Descend, refresh, and bless me.
Now make me meet for Thee, O Lord;
Now, humbly by my heart implored,
Grant me Thy grace and mercy.

2. Thou me to pastures green dost guide,
To quiet waters lead me;
Thy table Thou dost well provide
And from Thy hand dost feed me.
Sin, weakness, and infirmity
Am I; O Savior, give to me
The cup of Thy salvation.

3. O bread of Heav’n, my soul’s delight,
For full and free remission
With prayer I come before Thy sight,
In sorrow and contrition.
With faith adorn my soul that I
May to Thy table now draw nigh
With Thine own preparation.

4. I merit not Thy favor, Lord,
Sin now upon me lieth;
Beneath my burden, self-abhorred,
To Thee my spirit crieth.
In all my grief this comforts me,
That Thou on sinners graciously,
Lord Jesus, hast compassion.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, Thou living bread
• Title: Lord Jesus Christ, Thou Living Bread
• German Title: Du Lebensbrot, Herr Jesu Christ
• Author: Johann Rist (1654, cento)
• Translator (from German): Arthur T. Russell (1851, alt.)
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HERR, WIE DU WILLST
• Composer: Anonymous (1525)
• Meter: 87.87.87
• Incipit: 17122 12343 21712
• Key: G Major
• Source: Deutsch Kirchenamt (Strassburg: 1525)
• Copyright: Public Domain