Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#185

185. Break Thou the bread of life

1 Break Thou the bread of life,
O 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 Thou art the Bread of Life,
O Lord, to me,
Thy holy word the truth
That saveth me;
Give me to eat and live
With Thee above;
Teach me to love Thy truth,
For Thou art love.

3 O send Thy Spirit, Lord,
Now unto me,
That He may touch my eyes,
And make me see;
Show me the truth concealed
Within Thy word,
And in Thy book revealed
I see the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Break Thou the bread of life
• Author: Miss Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Bread: Of Life; Bread: Bible the; Christ: Bread of Heaven; The Godhead: Holy Scripture; Lord's Supper; Life: Bread of

Tune Information

• Name: BETHSAIDA
• Composer: Rosalind F. Bridge
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.4.6.4
• Key: D♭ Major