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Come and Dine (AKA: I Am the Bread of Life)
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CCLI Song No. 3405790 Key: C
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Music has always been a special joy to me. While still a child I enjoyed classical guitar and piano lessons. While growing up I had opportunity to play for our church youth group. More recently I have begun to write songs. They vary widely in style and are not confined to any one genre. My goal is to please the One who is the song-giver; to honour Him in all I write and play. It is my sincere desire that the Lord uses the music I write to draw people closer to Himself. Wherever you are at in relationship to God, may this music touch your heart and be a blessing to you.
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #191
Peak in subgenre #20
Author
Connie R. Smith
Rights
Connie R. Smith
Uploaded
February 24, 2011
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MP3 3.4 MB • 128 kbps • 3:42
Story behind the song
A ballad, a story, inspired by the scripture passage John 6. Jesus had attracted a crowd and didn't want them to go away hungry, so he asks some questions of his followers.
Lyrics
Come and Dine Verse 1 "Boys, this crowd must be tired And I bet’cha they're hungry, too. Jesus, send them away to buy food for themselves. That is the wise thing to do." Jesus said, "No. You give them something to eat. I would not want to send them out into the streets." Verse 2 "Eight months of a working man's wages Would not even give each just one bite This is absolutely ridiculous; An idea that's just not too bright!" Jesus answered them, "No. I will not send them away. Go and see how much food we have here today." Refrain “Come and dine,” the Master calleth, “Come and dine, come and dine. I am the Bread of Life; come and dine. The soul who feeds on me will never hungry be. I am the Bread of Life, come and dine.” Verse 3 They looked and they told him, "Five loaves and two fish. That's it! That's all that we've got! How far will that go amongst five thousand men? This is bad, it's worse than we thought!" Jesus said, "Please, have the people sit down. We will break bread together and share it around." Verse 4 Jesus held up the loaves and He prayed: "Father, I give thanks to You." He broke them and passed out the pieces, He gave out the fish that way, too. When the people had eaten and all had enough Twelve baskets were gathered of leftover food-stuff. Bridge People came looking for Jesus Hoping their stomachs to fill. But working only for food that will spoil Will leave you hungering still. Jesus is bread that gives enduring life That all who partake will not die.
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