This edition was prepared by Andrew Sims — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Bread of the world in mercy broken
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns, Eucharistic songs
Preview
0
0
3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Bread of the world in mercy broken by Louis Bourgeois — Lyrics
Bread of the world in mercy broken,
Wine of the soul in mercy shed,
By whom the words of life were spoken,
And in whose death our sins are dead:
Read full lyrics
About Bread of the world in mercy broken
These familiar words express a heartfelt plea for spiritual nourishment, directly addressing Christ as the Bread of Life. The text reflects on the sacrifice of the Eucharist, asking for divine grace to be fed by this sacred feast. The composer Louis Bourgeois sets this devotional text for SATB choir, offering a setting that can be adapted for various occasions where the themes of communion, mercy, and redemption are central. It is a hymn that invites contemplation on the symbolic meaning of the broken bread and shed wine, and their connection to the believer's spiritual sustenance and salvation.
