The Book of Praise ‎#549

549. For the bread which you have broken

1 For the bread which you have broken,
for the wine which you have poured,
for the words which you have spoken,
now we give you thanks, O Lord.

2 By this promise that you love us,
by your gift of peace restored,
by the call to heaven above us,
hallow all our lives, O Lord.

3 With the holy ones before you,
feasting on your grace outpoured,
may the church now waiting for you
keep love's tie unbroken, Lord.

4 In your service, Lord, defend us;
in our hearts keep watch and ward;
in the world where now you send us,
may your kingdom come, O Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: For the bread which you have broken
• Title: For the bread which you have broken
• Author: Louis Fitzgerald Benson, 1855-1930 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Psalm 145:18
  ;
  Matthew 6:10
  ;
  Luke 11:2
• Topic: Communion of Saints; Holy / Holiness; Jesus Christ: Kingship / Reign; Mission; Peace; Promise; Sacraments and Ordinances: Communion; Servant / Service
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: OMNI DIE
• Arranger: W. S. Rockstro, 1832-1895
• Meter: 8 7 8 7
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Corner's Gesangbuch, 1631
• Copyright: Public Domain