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Bread of Life, we pray you
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns, Eucharistic songs
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Bread of Life, we pray you by Thurlow Weed — Lyrics
Bread of Life, we pray you
from the Father's throne,
come and dwell among us,
make our hearts your home.
Too long have we hungered
to behold your face;
come now, Bread of Heaven,
feed us by your grace.
Take our form upon you,
if it be God's will;
flesh as flesh inherit,
breath of life instill.
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About Bread of Life, we pray you
This sacred setting for SATB voices opens with a gentle, flowing melodic line, drawing the listener into a prayerful atmosphere. The English text is a hymn of devotion, asking Christ, the Bread of Life, to dwell within the hearts of believers and to nourish them with his grace. The composer builds the music to express the longing for spiritual sustenance and the plea for Christ's presence, particularly in the Eucharist. The verses explore themes of divine presence, protection, and the sharing of God's love, culminating in a fervent call for Christ's return and the universal spread of his heavenly banquet. The music responds to the text's devotional intensity, offering a comforting and uplifting choral experience.
