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Jesus, dear true bread of life

Jesus, dear true bread of life

Author: Anonymous
Published in 1 hymnal


Representative Text

1 Jesus, dear true bread of life,
Refuge in this world of strife,
Food and nourishment provided
Till ur Soul with Thee united,
Be Thou with us that we may
Feel Thy presence here this day.

2 We are like a barren land,
Anxiously await Thy hand,
Thirst and hunger Thou canst quiet,
And Thy will for'er proclaim it
That this bread and wine shall be
Promising eternity.

3 Jesus, we remember Thee,
Grant that our hearts shall be
Filled with gratitude from heaven
Breath of Life from Thee is given,
Therefore spread this table Thine,
Bless Thy sacred bread and wine.

Source: The Amana Church Hymnal #143

Author: Anonymous

In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries. Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus, dear true bread of life
Original Language: German
Author: Anonymous
Language: English
Publication Date: 1992
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1992.

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The Amana Church Hymnal #143

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