The New Century Hymnal ‎#342

342. Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread

1 Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart;
O Savior, stay with us and spread
your table in our heart.

2 Here share with us in love divine,
your body and your blood;
That living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food.

Text Information

• First Line: Be known to us in breaking bread
• Title: Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread
• Author: James Montgomery (1825, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:30-35
• Topic: Holy Communion; Year A: Holy Thursday; Year A: Easter 3; Year B: Holy Thursday; Year C: Holy Thursday

Tune Information

• Name: ST. FLAVIAN
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Day, The Whole Booke of Psalms, 1562