
Author: Anoymous; Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946; Bernard Geoffroy, b. 1946 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #923 (2011) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain First Line: Jesus says: I am the Bread Lyrics: Refrain:
I receive the living God,
And my heart is full of joy.
I receive the living God,
And my heart is full of joy.
1 Jesus says: I am the Bread
Sent to you from God Most High.
Take and eat, and you will live;
You need never fear to die. [Refrain]
2 Jesus says: I am the Vine,
Far from whom no life can grow.
If you join yourself to me,
A rich harvest you will know. [Refrain]
3 Jesus says: I am the Way,
And my path is straight and true.
Follow me to where I lead;
There my father waits for you. [Refrain]
4 Jesus says: I am the Truth.
If you follow close to me,
You will know me in your heart,
And my word will make you free. [Refrain]
5 Jesus says: I am the Life,
Raised in triumph from the dead.
As one Body now remain,
Members joined to me, the Head. [Refrain]
6 Jesus says: I am the Day,
Shining brightly through your night.
Welcome me, and you will walk
By the Spirit's guiding light. [Refrain]
7 Jesus says: I am the Love
Which can bind you close to me.
Those who know this gift I bring
Will find true community. [Refrain]
8 Jesus says: I am the Peace
Which the world cannot bestow.
Learn to love and live in me,
And in you my Reign will grow. [Refrain]
9 Jesus says: I am the Lamb,
And my death set sinners free.
Those who drink the cup I drink
Must take up this work with me. [Refrain] Topics: Eucharist Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING GOD
I Receive the Living God