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Bread of heaven, on thee we feed
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Bread of heaven, on thee we feed by William Dalrymple MacLagan — Lyrics
Bread of heaven, on thee we feed,
for thy flesh is meat indeed;
ever may our souls be fed
with this true and living bread;
day by day with strength supplied
through the life of him who died.
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About Bread of heaven, on thee we feed
William Dalrymple MacLagan composed this hymn, Bread of heaven, on thee we feed, for SATB choir. It is a sacred work in the tradition of English hymns. The text draws a powerful parallel between the Old Testament manna and the New Testament Eucharist, likening Jesus to the 'Bread of heaven' and the 'Vine of heaven'. The lyrics explore themes of spiritual nourishment and salvation, emphasizing the sacrifice of Christ and the communal act of communion. MacLagan's setting would be suitable for services where the Eucharist is central, offering a profound reflection on the meaning of Holy Communion.
