Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup
Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry
A simple Eucharistic chant based on Jesus's words in John 6:35. The repetitive, meditative style reflects the Taizé tradition of contemplative prayer. Suitable as a Communion chant during distribution.
History & Background
Based on the Taizé chant by Jacques Berthier (1923-1994) from the ecumenical Taizé community in Burgundy, France. The text is based on John 6:35. One of the most widely used Communion chants across denominations.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 492
Bulletin Note
Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup — Taizé, 1982
Preaching Connection
John 6:35 — Jesus as the bread of life who satisfies all hunger and thirst.
Themes
Eucharist Taizé Communion John 6