Hallowed Hymns, New and Old ‎#196

196. 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,
To me--to 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!

Text Information

• First Line: Break Thou the bread of life
• Title: Break Thou the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Communion
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: LATHBURY
• Composer: William F. Sherwin
• Meter: 10s
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.