An anthemic sixties hymn based on the bread of life discourse in chapter six of John’s Gospel.
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I am the bread of life.
He who comes to me shall not hunger;
he who believes in me shall not thirst.
No one can come to me
unless the Father draw him.And I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up,
and I will raise him up on the last day.The bread that I will give
is my flesh for the life of the world,
and he who eats of this bread,
he shall live for ever,
he shall live for ever.
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Words by Suzanne Toolan
Copyright © 1967 Suzanne Toolan
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My father’s favorite hymn!
My father’s favorite hymn. Processional hymn at his funeral.
My father’s favorite hymn. The processional hymn for his funeral Mass.
Can we sing this in a Wedding Mass during Communion?
This song is probably not a typical choice for a Communion song in a nuptial Mass, but there’s isn’t reason why you couldn’t sing it in that context.