The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#677

677. We Thank Thee Lord for This Our Food

We thank Thee, Lord, for this our food,
For life, and health, and evry good;
Let manna to our souls be giv'n,
The Bread of Life sent down from heav'n.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: We thank Thee, Lord, for this our food
• Title: We Thank Thee Lord for This Our Food
• Author: Anonymous
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Mark 6:41
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Christian Home: Grace Before Meals
• Notes: He looked up to heaven, and blessed. Mk. 6:41.

Tune Information

• Name: SO LANGE JESUS BLEIBT DER HERR
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Choralbuch der Mennoniten Gemeinden Russlands, Halbstadt, 1914
• Notes: M.M. 56