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Text:Bread of the World, in Mercy Broken
Author:Reginald Heber (1783-1826)
Tune:EUCHARIST
Composer:John Sebastian Bach Hodges, 1830-1915

450. Bread of the World, in Mercy Broken

Text Information
First Line: Bread of the world, in mercy broken
Title: Bread of the World, in Mercy Broken
Author: Reginald Heber (1783-1826) (1827)
Meter: 9.8.9.8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Ordinances: Communion
Notes: And He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you. Lk. 22:19.
Tune Information
Name: EUCHARIST
Composer: John Sebastian Bach Hodges, 1830-1915
Meter: 9.8.9.8.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: M.M. 72



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