African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#334

334. Break Thou the Bread of Life

1 Break Thou the bread of life,
Dear 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 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord,
To me, to me,
As Thou didst bless the bread
By Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall,
And I shall find my peace,
My all in all.

3 Teach me to live, dear Lord,
Only for Thee,
As Thy disciples lived
In Galilee;
Then, all my struggles o'er,
Then, vict'ry won,
I shall behold Thee, Lord,
The living One.

Text Information

• First Line: Break Thou the bread of life
• Title: Break Thou the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury, 1841-1913
• Meter: 6 4 6 4 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Luke 11:28
• Topic: Bible--Word of God; Devotional; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ: His Life and Ministry

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF LIFE
• Composer: William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888
• Meter: 6 4 6 4 D
• Key: E♭ Major