384. Break Thou the Bread of Life

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.

Text Information
First Line: Break Thou the bread of life
Title: Break Thou the Bread of Life
Author: Mary A. Lathbuy
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Hymns for Worship: Opening Hymns
Tune Information
Name: LATHBURY
Composer: W. F. Sherwin
Meter: 10s
Key: E♭ Major



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