This is a gentle hymn about the Eucharist. The words combine metaphors for Jesus which are used in various places in scripture with the "I am" declaration from the Gospel of John.
The verses were written by Scottish Roman Catholic priest (Jesuit) and hymn-writer, James Quinn SJ (1919–2010), and the chorus was added by the composer. It was released in 1989 by GIA Publications, Inc as part of a compilation called Come to Me: Songs for the Christian Journey.
With meter 10.10.10.10 with refrain, it is set to the tune CORPUS DOMINI, American Roman Catholic priest and liturgical composer, Jan Michael Joncas (b 1951). This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of Bb, the first few notes of the melody are D F F_ D G G_ B AG F D GAB D F_ with accompanying chords Bb / F / Gm / Eb / Bb / Cm / Bb / Gm / Eb / F.
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Chorus: Take and eat; take and eat: this is my body given up for you. Take and drink; take and drink: this is my blood given up for you.
1 I am the Word that spoke and light was made; I am the seed that died to be reborn; I am the bread that comes from heav'n above; I am the vine that fills your cup with joy.
2 I am the way that leads the exile home; I am the truth that sets the captive free; I am the life that raises up the dead; I am your peace, true peace my gift to you.
3 I am the Lamb that takes away your sin; I am the gate that guards you night and day; You are my flock: you know the shepherd's voice; You are my own: your ransom is my blood.
4 I am the cornerstone that God has laid; A chosen stone and precious in his eyes; You are God's dwelling place, on me you rest; Like living stones, a temple for God's praise.
5 I am the light that came into the world; I am the light that darkness cannot hide; I am the morning star that never sets; Lift up your face, in you my light will shine.
5 I am the first and last, the Living One; I am the Lord who died that you might live; I am the bridegroom, this my wedding song; You are my bride, come to the marriage feast.
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