I am the Living Bread
| CMSI Ref Number | MA-ENG-04-DCS-082 |
| Title |
I am the Living Bread |
| Language | English |
| Composer of melody | Joseph J. Palackal and George Thaila |
| Music Arrangements | David Claman and Dennis K. Poulose |
| Sung by: | Joseph J. Palackal and Chorus |
Introduction:
The rite of reconciliation continues with fraction and consignation, i. e., the breaking of the bread into two and dipping in the precious blood. The congregation joins with the Cherubim, Seraphim, and Archangels, who observe in awe the celebrant breaking the body of Christ for the remission of sins; they sing in praise of the "living bread that came down from heaven,” and the "compassionate Lord who calls sinners to your presence." There are three strophes in the hymn, each with a different incipit; only two strophes are performed here. The melody is strophic, i. e., all stanzas of the hymn are sung to the same melody.
Lyrics of the song
"I am the living bread at comes from heaven."
Our Savior has revealed to His disciples:
"I am the bread that came down from on high.
He who comes to me and receives with love
Will surely live in me for ever,
And will inherit the kingdom of heaven."
"Open, O Lord, the gates of justice for us."
Compassionate Lord, who calls
Sinners to your presence
And opens the doors for repentance
May we enter into your presence
And sing your praises day and night.
Music Notation I am the Living Bread






