The Hymnbook ‎#449

449. For the Bread, Which Thou Hast Broken

1 For the bread, which Thou hast broken;
For the wine, which Thou hast poured;
For the words, which Thou hast spoken;
Now we give Thee thanks, O Lord.

2 By this pledge that Thou dost love us,
By Thy gift of peace restored,
By Thy call to heaven above us,
Hallow all our lives, O Lord.

3 With our sainted ones in glory
Seated at our Father's board,
May the Church that waiteth for Thee
Keep love's tie unbroken, Lord.

4 In Thy service, Lord, defend us,
In our hearts keep watch and ward,
In the world where Thou dost send us
Let Thy Kingdom come, O Lord.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: For the bread, which Thou hast broken
• Title: For the Bread, Which Thou Hast Broken
• Author: Louis F. Benson (1924)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Matthew 26:26-28
  ;
  Revelation 19:9
• Topic: Bread of Life, The; Closing of Worship; Communion, Holy; Communion of Saints; Church, The: Lord's Supper, The

Tune Information

• Name: CROSS OF JESUS
• Composer: John Stainer (1887)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: G Major