The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#279

279. The Bread That Giveth Strength

1 The bread that giveth strength I want to give,
The water pure that bids the thirsty live;
I want to help the fainting day by day,
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way.

2 I want to give the oil of joy for tears,
The faith to conquer crowding doubts and fears;
Beauty for ashes may I give alway,
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way.

3 I want to give good measure, running o'er,
And into angry hearts I want to pour
The answer soft that turneth wrath away,
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way.

4 I want to give to others hope and faith;
I want to do all that the Master saith;
I want to live aright from day by day;
I'm sure I shall not pass again this way.

Text Information

• First Line: The bread that giveth strength I want to give
• Title: The Bread That Giveth Strength
• Author: W. R. Fitch
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 61:3
  ;
  Galatians 6:10

Tune Information

• Name: LIVORNO
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, d. 1900
• Meter: 10. 10. 10. 10.
• Key: F Major