Lift Every Voice and Sing II ‎#152

152. Let Us Break Bread Together

1 Let us break bread together on our knees; (on our knees)
Let us break bread together on our knees. (on our knees)

Refrain:
When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,
Oh Lord, have mercy on me.

2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; (on our knees)
Let us drink wine together on our knees. (on our knees) [Refrain]

3 Let us praise God together on our knees; (on our knees)
Let us praise God together on our knees. (on our knees) [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees
• Title: Let Us Break Bread Together
• Refrain First Line: When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Hymns and Songs: Communion
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: [Let us break bread together on our knees]
• Arranger: Carl Haywood (b. 1949)
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Negro Spiritual
• Copyright: Arr. from The Haywood Collection of Negro Spirituals © 1992