The New English Hymnal ‎#276b

276b. Bread of heaven, on thee we feed

1 Bread of heaven, on thee we feed,
For thy flesh is meat indeed;
Ever may our souls be fed
With this true and living bread,
Day by day with strength supplied
Through the life of him who died.

2 Vine of heaven, thy blood supplies
This blest cup of sacrifice;
'Tis thy wounds our healing give;
To thy cross we look and live:
Thou our life! O let us be
Rooted, grafted, built on thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Bread of heaven, on thee we feed
• Author: Josiah Conder, 1789-1855
• Meter: 77 77 77
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Rites: Holy Communion

Tune Information

• Name: BREAD OF HEAVEN
• Composer: Archbishop William Maclagan, 1826-1910
• Meter: 77 77 77