Christ the Bread of Life

Verse 1

Let us adore th' eternal Word, 'Tis he our souls hath fed: Thou art our living stream, O Lord, And thou th' immortal bread.

Verse 2

The manna came from lower skies, But Jesus from above, Where the fresh springs of pleasure rise, And rivers flow with love.

Verse 3

The Jews, the fathers, died at last, Who ate that heav'nly bread; But these provisions which we taste Can raise us from the dead.

Verse 4

Blest be the Lord that gives his flesh To nourish dying men; And often spreads his table fresh, Lest we should faint again.

Verse 5

Our souls shall draw their heav'nly breath While Jesus finds supplies; Nor shall our graces sink to death, For Jesus never dies.

Verse 6

Daily our mortal flesh decays, But Christ our life shall come; His unresisted power shall raise Our bodies from the tomb.