The New Century Hymnal ‎#321

321. Break Now the Bread of Life

1 Break now the bread of life, Savior, to me,
as you once broke the loaves beside the sea;
Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord;
my spirit yearns for you, O Living Word.

2 Bless now the truth, dear Christ, to me, to me,
as you once blessed the bread by Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease, all shackles fall,
and I shall find my peace, my all in all!.

Text Information

• First Line: Break now the bread of life
• Title: Break Now the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury (1887, alt.)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Matthew 14:13-21
  ;
  Mark 6:30-44
• Topic: Comfort and Assurance; Hymns About the Bible; Jesus Christ: Presence of; Year A: Proper 13

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF LIFE
• Composer: William F. Sherwin (1887)
• Meter: 6.5.6.5.D.
• Key: D Major