Food for the Journey
Mark Ellis Hargrave
(Inspired by a Homily on the Eucharist delivered by Fr. Michael Delcambre, Pastor at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Broussard, Louisiana, 2024)
Verse 1
Take and eat, take and drink
This is His Body, this is His Blood
A cherished gift, a memory
Christ’s sacrifice that set us free
Chorus
Food for the journey, His Body and Blood
Strength for the weary, a river of love
Come to the altar, partake, and receive
In His presence, we gather and believe
Verse 2
In this Sacrament, we find our peace
Hope in His promise, our fears release
Like the sacred bread from the Ark of old
Revealed among us, God’s love retold
Chorus
Food for the journey, His Body and Blood
Strength for the weary, a river of love
Come to the altar, partake, and receive
In His presence, we gather and believe
Bridge
Lord, I’m not worthy, to receive you today
But only say the word, and my soul shall be healed
Verse 3
Take and eat, take and drink
(Take and eat) (Take and drink)
This is His Body, this is His Blood
(Bread from Heaven) (Bread of Life)
A cherished gift, a mem-o-ry
(Cherished gift) (Memory)
Christ’s sac-ri-fice that set us free
(Love poured out) (Gives new life)
Last Chorus
Food for the journey, His Body and Blood
Strength for the weary, a river of love
Come to the altar, partake, and receive
In His presence, we gather and believe
In His love, we come together, we believe