Advent Hymnals

384. BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFE

Christ in Song,

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, revealed
This day to me,
As Thou didst bless the bread
By Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall;
And I shall find in Thee
My All-in-All!

3.
Spirit and Life are they,
Words Thou dost speak;
I hasten to obey,
But I am weak;
Thou art my only help,
Thou art my life;
Heeding Thy holy word
I win the strife.

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    Title Break Thou the Bread of Life
    Key E♭ Major
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    First Line Break Thou the bread of life
    Author Mary A. Lathbuy
    Year 1908
    Composer W. F. Sherwin
    Hymnal -
    Tune LATHBURY
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    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Hymns for Worship: Opening Hymns
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    Scripture Song