The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#287

287. O Bread of life from heaven

1 O Bread of life from heaven,
To weary pilgrims given,
O Manna from above:
The souls that hunger feed Thou,
The hearts that seek Thee lead Thou,
With Thy most sweet and tender love.

2 O Fount of grace redeeming,
O River ever streaming
From Jesus' holy side:
Come Thou, Thyself bestowing
On thirsting souls, and flowing
Till all their wants are satisfied.

3 Jesus, this feast receiving,
Thy word of truth believing,
We Thee unseen adore:
Grant, when our race is ended,
That we, to heaven ascended,
May see Thy glory ever more.

Text Information

• First Line: O Bread of life from heaven
• Author: Anon. (1661)
• Meter: 7, 7, 6, 7, 7, 8.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Fifth Sunday in Lent

Tune Information

• Name: [O Bread of life from heaven]
• Composer: Heinrich Isaac (1490)
• Meter: 7, 7, 6, 7, 7, 8.
• Key: F Major