Break Thou the Bread of Life

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.

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.

Thou art the bread of life, O Lord, to me;

Thy holy Word the truth That saveth me;

Give me to eat and live With Thee above;

Teach me to love Thy truth, For Thou art love.

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.