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Then their eyes were opened, and they knew him
(Luke 24:31; NKJV).
1. I hold God’s Living Bread
In my cupped hands,
For in this Host
I bear Christ’s life and death.
2. I keep God’s Living Bread
In my cupped hands,
For in this Host
I know his touch, his breath.
3. I guard God’s Living Bread
In my cupped hands,
For in this Host
I see Christ’s light and love.
4. I take God’s Living Bread
From my cupped hands,
And share the feast
Awaiting me, above.
O most sacred Heart of Jesus, thou art concealed in the Holy Eucharist, and thou beatest for us still
(J.H. Newman).
References
1. I am the living bread (John 6:51; NLT).
He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you” (Luke 22:19; NIV).
2. Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” (Mark 1:41; NLT).
He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:22; NLT).
3. I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life (John 8:12; NLT).
Nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:39; NLT).
4. You prepare a feast for me (Psalm 23:5; NLT).
Many Gentiles will come from all over the world – from east and west – and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 8:11; NLT).
I don’t think I have ever read a poem about communion, until now that is. The sacredness of that personal moment when our spirit communes with the Almighty is beautifully written. God bless you richly Ruth.
Thank you so much for saying that, Alan. I fear that lots of people wouldn’t understand, so it’s a comfort to know that you DO! XXXXX