The Hymnbook ‎#250

250. 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, dear Lord,
Now unto me,
As Thou didst bless the bread
By Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall;
And I shall find my peace,
My All in All.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Break Thou the bread of life
• Title: Break Thou the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury (1877; alt.)
• Meter: 6. 4. 6. 4. D.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  John 6:35
  ;
  John 8:31-32
• Topic: Bible, The; Communion, Holy; Scriptures, The Holy
• Copyright: Words and music used by permission of the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York.

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF LIFE
• Composer: William F. Sherwin (1877; alt.)
• Meter: 6. 4. 6. 4. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Words and music used by permission of the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York.