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Text:For Bread before Us Broken
Author:Roy A. Cheville, 1897-1986
Tune:EWING
Composer:Alexander Ewing, 1830-1895

524. For Bread before Us Broken

1 For bread before us broken,
for wine before us poured,
for words which you have spoken,
we give you thanks, O Lord.
In prayer that we'll be strengthened
and be again restored,
in faith that you will aid us,
we seek your table, Lord.

2 We join in solemn promise,
here at this holy board,
that we may be more worthy
to have your Spirit, Lord.
For service now endow us,
assured of watch and ward,
and send us forth united
to build your kingdom, Lord.

Text Information
First Line: For bread before us broken
Title: For Bread before Us Broken
Author: Roy A. Cheville, 1897-1986 (alt.)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Communion; Restoration Heritage; Renewal
Tune Information
Name: EWING
Composer: Alexander Ewing, 1830-1895 (alt.)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
Key: C Major



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