Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#430

430. 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 Break Thou the bread of life, O Lord, to me,
that hid within my heart Thy Word may be.
Mold Thou each inward thought, from self set free,
and let my steps be all controlled by Thee.

3 Open Thy Word of Truth that I may see
Thy message written clear and plain for me.
Then in sweet fellowship, walking with Thee,
Thine image on my life engraved will be.

4 O send Thy Spirit, Lord, now unto me,
that He may touch mine eyes and make me see.
Show me the truth concealed within Thy Word;
and in Thy Book revealed I see the Lord.

5 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Break Thou the bread of life
• Title: Break Thou the Bread of Life
• Author: Mary A. Lathbury (1877)
• Author (vs. 4): Alexander Groves (1913)
• Meter: 64.64 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 42:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 119:9-18
  ;
  Matthew 15:32-39
  ;
  2 Timothy 3:14-17
• Topic: The Church, The Saints: The Word of God

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