The Worshipbook ‎#317

317. Break Thou the Bread of Life

1 Break thou the bread of life,
Dear Lord, to me,
As thou didst break the loaves
Beside the sea.
Beyond the sacred page
I seek thee, Lord;
My spirit pants for thee,
O living Word.

2 Bless thou the truth, dear Lord,
To me— to me,
As thou didst bless the bread
By Galilee.
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall,
And I shall find my peace,
My all in all.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Break thou the bread of life
• Title: Break Thou the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary Ann Lathbury (1877)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.D.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 6:35
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Old Testament Lesson; Other Observances: Christian Education

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF LIFE
• Composer: William F. Sherwin (1877)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.D.
• Key: E♭ Major