This song is based on the Jesus' Easter appearance to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.  They were disappointed and disillusioned.  Then Jesus led them into the Word and revealed to them the truth of His mission.  As He broke bread with them, He revealed Himself.  Why did Jesus do this?  He is telling his church to find Him, hear Him, experience Him in His Word, in Baptism, and in the Breaking of the Bread (the Lord's Supper.)

As we go through our lives, we experience loss and doubt and uncertainty.  We deal with disappointment -- with our lives and sometimes with God.  Where can we find the Lord whose help we need?  We find Him, as did those two disciples, in His Word and at His table. 

Chorus
Lord, we know you in the breaking of the bread
Lord, we hear you in the words that you have said
    (Last time only: In the breaking of the bread) 

Verse 1
In the Word and the Water, the Spirit makes us free
We are your sons and daughters, in your presence constantly

Verse 2
The body and the blood.  The bread and the wine
The gift of your presence.  Your life alive in mine

Verse 3
Like those two disciples on that dark Emmaus road
We struggle 'neath the burden, disappointment's heavy load
We're looking for your presence, to know that you are near
A light to shine in darkness, the love that casts out fear.
So in the water and the word, in your gift of bread and wine
Light the fire in our hearts, Lord, open up our eyes

Verse 4
Speak to us, O Jesus, let us hear your saving voice
By your Word you draw near us, and in your presence we rejoice
In the breaking of the bread, in your living Word so true
Come fill us with your love. Come and bind our hearts to you

 

Copyright (c) 2002 by Michael A Schmid c/o True Vine Music, Napa, CA.  All rights reserved.  Used by permission.