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Text:The Bread That Giveth Strength
Author:W. R. Fitch
Tune:LIVORNO
Composer:Arthur S. Sullivan, d. 1900

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



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