Founded May 31, 1966
Refrain
In the breaking of the bread
we have known him;
we have been fed.
Jesus the stranger,
Jesus the Lord,
be our companion; be our hope.
1. Bread for the journey,
strength for our years,
manna of ages,
of struggle and tears.
Cup of salvation,
fruit of the land,
bless and receive now,
the work of our hands.
2. Bread of the promise,
people of hope,
wine of compassion,
life for the world.
Gathered at table,
joined as his body
sealed in the Spirit,
sent by the Word.
Text: Based on Luke 24:18–35; Acts 2:42; Bob Hurd, b.1950, and Michael Downey, © 1984, 1987, Bob Hurd and Michael Downey. Spanish text by Stephen Dean and Kathleen Orozco, © 1989, OCP
Music © 1984, 1987, Bob Hurd. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.