Break Thou the Bread of Life

1Break 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!

2Bless Thou the truth revealed This day to me,
As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee;
Then shall all bondage cease,
All fetters fall;
And I shall find in Thee My all in all!

3Spirit 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.