Author: Anoymous Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Psalm 51 First Line: He has said: I am the Bread Lyrics: I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
1 He has said: I am the Bread
Kneaded long to give you life;
You who will partake of me
Need not ever fear to die.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
2 He has said: I am the Way,
And my Father longs for you;
So I come to bring you home
To be one with him anew.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
3 He has said: I am the Truth;
If you follow close to me,
You will know me in your heart,
And my word shall make you free.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
4 He has said: I am the Life
Far from whom no thing can grow,
But receive this living bread,
And my Spirit you shall know.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
I received the living God,
and my heart is full of joy. Topics: Eucharist; Funeral; Christian Life; Discipleship; Freedom; Joy; Way, Truth & Life Used With Tune: LIVING GOD
I Received the Living God