The Hymnal ‎#359

359. 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
• Author: Rev. Louis F. Benson (1924)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Church and the Sacraments: The Lord's Supper; Bread of Life; Communion, The Holy; Lord's Supper, The
• Copyright: Words used by permission of Mrs. Robert F. Jefferys.

Tune Information

• Name: AGAPE
• Composer: Rev. C. J. Dickinson (1822-1883)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7.
• Key: G Major