Here Is Bread
Here is bread, here is wine, Christ is with us, he is with us
A simple, direct Eucharistic song proclaiming Christ's presence in the bread and wine. The repetitive structure makes it accessible as a Communion chant. Kendrick's gift for memorable melody and direct text is evident throughout.
History & Background
Written by Graham Kendrick (b.1950) in 1991. A simple contemporary Eucharistic song widely used across denominations as a communion hymn.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 483
Bulletin Note
Here Is Bread — Graham Kendrick, 1991
Preaching Connection
The real presence of Christ in the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Definition & Command of Communion Small Catechism — Holy Communion
Themes
Eucharist Real Presence Communion Contemporary