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Bread Of Life
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Fred Hammond's 'Bread of Heaven' is a worship song that celebrates Jesus Christ as the living Word sent from heaven. The lyrics reflect on His dual nature as both a holy King and a humble carpenter, emphasizing His role as the Bread of Life and the Redeemer. The song highlights Jesus' birth in a manger and His sacrificial death on the cross to save humanity. It also acknowledges Him as an awesome ruler, gentle redeemer, and faithful friend. The repeated chorus calls on the name of Jesus, affirming His identity and the salvation He brings.
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Bread of Life
Sent down from Glory
Many things you were on earth
A holy King, a carpenter
Cause you are the Living Word
Say it now
[1st verse]
Bread of Heaven
Sent down from Glory
Many things you were on earth
A holy King, a carpenter
Cause you are the Living Word
[repeat]
[2nd verse]
Awesome ruler
Gentle redeemer
God with us the Living Truth
And what a friend we have in You
[Chorus]
Jesus, Jesus
That's what we call you
Manger born but on a tree
You died to save humanity
[x3]
[Bridge]
Ooooooh, Oooooh, Ooooooh
Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh
Oh
Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh
Oh, Oh
Ooooooooh, Oooooooh
Cause you are the Living Word
[x3]
[Chorus x2]