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Text:Take and Eat
Author (refrain):Michael Joncas, b. 1951
Author (verses):James Quinn, SJ, 1919-2010
Tune:[I am the Word that spoke and light was made]
Composer:Michael Joncas, b. 1951

950. Take and Eat

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Text Information
First Line: I am the Word that spoke and light was made
Title: Take and Eat
Author (verses): James Quinn, SJ, 1919-2010
Author (refrain): Michael Joncas, b. 1951
Refrain First Line: Take and eat; take and eat
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Body and Blood of Christ; Eucharist; Feast (10 more...)
Copyright: Verses © 1989 James Quinn, SJ. Used by permission of Selah Publishing Co.; Refrain © 1989, GIA Publications, Inc.
Tune Information
Name: [I am the Word that spoke and light was made]
Composer: Michael Joncas, b. 1951
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: © 1989, GIA Publications, Inc.



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