1 For the bread which you have broken,
for the wine which you have poured,
for the words which you have spoken,
now we give you thanks, O Lord.
2 By this pledge that you do love us,
by your gift of peace restored,
by your call to heaven above us,
hallow all our lives, O Lord.
3 With our sainted ones in glory,
seated at the heavenly board,
may the church that's waiting for you
keep love’s tie unbroken, Lord.
4 In your service, Lord, defend us,
in our hearts keep watch and ward;
in the world where you have sent us,
let your kingdom come, O Lord.
| Text information | |
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| First Line: | For the bread which you have broken |
| Title: | For the Bread Which You Have Broken |
| Author: | Louis F. Benson (1924) |
| Meter: | 87.87 |
| Scripture: | Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 |
| Topic: | Holy Communion; The Sacraments and Rites of the Church | Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); New Heaven and a New Earth | Communion of the Saints; Christian Year | All Saints Day; Service Music | Following Communion |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
|---|---|
| Tune name: | FOR THE BREAD |
| Composer: | V. Earle Copes (1960) |
| Meter: | 87.87 |
| Key: | G Major |
| Copyright: | Music © 1960, renewed 1988 Hope Publishing Co. |