Break Now the Bread of Life - Hymn with Lyrics

1. Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
as once you broke the loaves beside the sea.
Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord;
my spirit waits for you, O living Word.

2. Bless your own word of truth, dear Lord, to me,
as when you blessed the bread by Galilee.
Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall;
and I shall find my peace, my All in all!

3. You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
your holy word the truth that rescues me.
Give me to eat and live with you above;
teach me to love your truth, for you are love.

4. O send your Spirit now, dear Lord, to me,
that he may touch my eyes and make me see.
Show me the truth made plain within your Word,
for in your book revealed I see you, Lord.

Scripture; Deuteronomy 8:3; 2 Samuel 7:28; Psalm 42:1-2; Jeremiah 15:16

 The hymn "Break Now the Bread of Life" was written by Mary A. Slade in 1873. Slade was an American hymn writer, and her focus in this hymn was on the spiritual nourishment that believers receive through the Word of God, as symbolized by the breaking of bread.

This hymn is a prayer for God to open the hearts and minds of believers so they can receive spiritual sustenance from His Word. The imagery of "breaking bread" is deeply rooted in the Christian tradition, particularly in the practice of communion, which reflects the body of Christ being broken for the salvation of humanity.

The hymn is often used in worship services focused on the Lord's Supper or communion, as it emphasizes the spiritual connection between the believer and Christ, symbolized by the act of breaking and sharing the bread.