207. Be known to us in breaking bread

Be known to us in breaking bread,
But do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
Thy table in our heart.

There sup with us in love divine;
Thy body and Thy blood,
That living bread, that heavenly wine,
Be our immortal food.

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First Line: Be known to us in breaking bread
Title: Be known to us in breaking bread
Author: James Montgomery
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Publication Date: 1854
Topic: Family: table
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