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lyrics

“Bread of the World”
Words by Reginald Heber (verse 1) and Stephen McNeill (verses 2 and 3)
Music by Stephen McNeill

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:
look on the hearts by sorrow broken;
look on the tears by sinners shed;
So may your feast become the token
that by your grace our souls are fed.

Fullness of God in flesh descended,
Hope of the world, Emmanuel,
who, as a man, was tried and tempted,
who knows our every weakness well:
look on the souls by grief afflicted;
look on those trusting sin's dark spell;
In you may our escape be granted
to quench our thirst at mercy's well.

Radiant Lamb who reigns victorious,
Marvelous King enthroned in light,
who conquered sin and death and darkness,
whose humbleness displayed his might:
look on the fields now white for harvest;
look on your long expectant bride;
Oh, may your kingdom come among us
And bring us rest on every side.


© 2017 The Traveling Salesman Music (ASCAP)

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from Centerpiece: Songs of Gospel Community, released December 26, 2017
Blake Bostick: piano

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Stephen McNeill Olive Branch, Mississippi

Stephen McNeill is a songwriter, musician, and music teacher who lives just outside of Memphis. He has produced four albums including his latest, The Art of Repair (October 2021). The Art of Repair is a collection of stories and prayers about picking up the pieces after a season of loss. ... more

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