Voices Found: Loaves abound! VF 79, Communion, Eastertide

Voices Found # 79

Jesus lives again, earth can breath again, 

pass the word around: loaves abound!

Let us talents and tongues employ, 

reaching out with a shout of joy:

bread is broken and wine is poured, 

Christ is spoken and seen and heard:

Jesus lives again, earth can breath again, 

pass the word around: loaves abound!

Christ is able to make us one, 

at his table he sets the tone,

teaching people to live and bless, 

love in word and in deed express:

Jesus lives again, earth can breath again, 

pass the word around: loaves abound!

Jesus calls us in, sends us out 

bearing fruit in a world of doubt,

gives us love to tell, bread to share: 

God Emmanuel everywhere:

Jesus lives again, earth can breath again, 

pass the word around: loaves abound!

Words: Fred Kaan 

Music: Linstead, Jamaican folk song; adapt. Doreen Potter (1925-1980)

"Loaves abound"is a lively Communion calypso that  is especially exciting during Eastertide. The music offers a performance  opportunity for many instrumentalists, including percussionists.  Arranged in Caribbean style, it  embodies the inclusivity of  Eucharist.  "Loaves abound!" is sung in worship of many denominations throughout the Christian world. Performance suggestions and background information are offered  in The Leader's Guide to Voices Found . 

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