Together in Song ‎#514

514. Be known to us in breaking bread

1 Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart,
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
your table in our heart.

2 Here sup with us in love divine;
your body and your blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine
be our immortal food.

Text Information

• First Line: Be known to us in breaking bread
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 86.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  John 6:37-51
  ;
  John 6:52-58
• Topic: Invocation

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Composer (attributed to): William Gardiner, 1770-1853
• Meter: 86.86
• Key: G Major
• Source: W. Gardiner's 'Sacred Melodies', Vol. I. 1812