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Break Thou the Bread of Life

Lyrics by
Mary Artemisia Lathbury (1877)
Music by
Alexander Schumann (1877)
Tune
BREAD OF LIFE · 7.6.7.6.D
Scripture
John 6:35
Verse 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!
Verse 2
Bless thou the truth revealed
This day to me,
As thou didst bless the bread
By Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall;
And I shall find in thee,
My all in all!
Verse 3
Spirit and life are they,
Words thou dost speak;
I hasten to obey,
But I am weak;
Thou art my only help,
Thou art my life;
Heeding thy holy word
I win the strife.

A hymn inviting believers to receive nourishment from God's Word, written for Bible study meetings.