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Text:I Receive the Living God
Author (original French):Bernard Geoffroy, b.1946
Translator (English; vs. 4):Anonymous
Translator (English; vss. 1-3, 5-9):Ronald F. Krisman, b.1946
Tune:LIVING GOD
Composer:Dom Clément Jacob, OSB, 1906-1977
Harmonizer:Richard Proulx, 1937-2010

759. I Receive the Living God

Text Information
First Line: Jesus says: I am the Bread
Title: I Receive the Living God
Author (original French): Bernard Geoffroy, b.1946
Translator (English; vss. 1-3, 5-9): Ronald F. Krisman, b.1946
Translator (English; vs. 4): Anonymous
Refrain First Line: I receive the living God
Meter: 7 7 7 7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Body and Blood of Christ; All Souls: November 2nd; Eucharist: Sacraments (19 more...)
Copyright: vss. 1-3, 5-9 English tr. © 2008, GIA Publications, Inc.
Tune Information
Name: LIVING GOD
Composer: Dom Clément Jacob, OSB, 1906-1977 (adapt.)
Harmonizer: Richard Proulx, 1937-2010
Meter: 7 7 7 7 with refrain
Key: F Major
Copyright: harm. © 1986, GIA Publications, Inc.



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