Come and Dine
Lyrics
AKA: I Am the Bread of Life
Based on John 6
CCLI Song No. 3405790
Key: C
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’s calling,
“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.
Copyright 2001 Connie R. Smith
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Come and Dine - Lead Sheet - key of D
Song words, melody and chord symbols in the key of D. (PDF file)
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