I Receive the Living God

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Jesus says: I am the Bread Sent to your from God most high

Author (vss. 1-3, 5-9): Bernard Geoffroy; Translator: Ronald F. Krisman ; Author (v. 4): Anonymous
Tune: LIVING GOD
Published in 5 hymnals

Representative Text

Refrain:
I receive the living God,
And my heart is full of joy.
I receive the living God,
And my heart is full of joy.

1 Jesus says: I am the Bread
Sent to you from God Most High.
Take and eat, and you will live;
You need never fear to die. [Refrain]

2 Jesus says: I am the Vine,
Far from whom no life can grow.
If you join yourself to me,
A rich harvest you will know. [Refrain]

3 Jesus says: I am the Way,
And my path is straight and true.
Follow me to where I lead;
There my father waits for you. [Refrain]

4 Jesus says: I am the Truth.
If you follow close to me,
You will know me in your heart,
And my word will make you free. [Refrain]

5 Jesus says: I am the Life,
Raised in triumph from the dead.
As one Body now remain,
Members joined to me, the Head. [Refrain]

6 Jesus says: I am the Day,
Shining brightly through your night.
Welcome me, and you will walk
By the Spirit's guiding light. [Refrain]

7 Jesus says: I am the Love
Which can bind you close to me.
Those who know this gift I bring
Will find true community. [Refrain]

8 Jesus says: I am the Peace
Which the world cannot bestow.
Learn to love and live in me,
And in you my Reign will grow. [Refrain]

9 Jesus says: I am the Lamb,
And my death set sinners free.
Those who drink the cup I drink
Must take up this work with me. [Refrain]

Source: Worship (4th ed.) #923

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Author (vss. 1-3, 5-9): Bernard Geoffroy

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Translator: Ronald F. Krisman

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Author (v. 4): Anonymous

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First Line:	Jesus says: I am the Bread Sent to your from God most high
Title:	I Receive the Living God
Author (vss. 1-3, 5-9):	Bernard Geoffroy
Translator:	Ronald F. Krisman
Author (v. 4):	Anonymous
Meter:	7.7.7.7 with refrain
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I receive the living God
Copyright:	Vss. 1-3, 5-9 © 2011, GIA Publications, Inc.