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603. Let us break bread together on our knees

1 Let us break bread together on our knees;
let us break bread together on our knees;

Refrain:
When I fall on my knees,
with my face to the rising sun,
O Lord, have mercy on me.

2 Let us drink wine together on our knees;
let us drink wine together on our knees; [Refrain]

3 Let us praise God together on our knees;
let us praise God together on our knees; [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Let us break bread together on our knees
Refrain First Line: when I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun
Meter: 10.10 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Holy Communion
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: LET US BREAK BREAD
Harmonizer: David Hurd, 1950-
Meter: 10.10 with refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Harmonization © 1985 David Hurd



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