One Bread, One Body Lyrics
John Michael Talbot
Lyrics
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
One cup of blessing which we bless
And we, though many, throughout the earth
We are one body in this one Lord
Gentile or Jew
Servant or free
Woman or man
No more
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
One cup of blessing which we bless
And we, though many, throughout the earth
We are one body in this one Lord
Many the gifts, many the works
One in the Lord of all
One bread, one body, one Lord of all
One cup of blessing which we bless
And we, though many, throughout the earth
We are one body in this one Lord
We are one body in this one Lord
Song & Lyrics Facts
John Michael Talbot's "One Bread, One Body" is a contemporary Christian song originally released on the album The Lord’s Supper in 1984. It was written by John Michael Talbot and published by Birdwing Music.
It has become one of the most popular hymns sung in churches today. The genre of this song is Contemporary Christian music with lyrics that reflect the Catholic tradition. The song is performed by John Michael Talbot and his band which includes: Steve Hall (drums), Mike Haynes (bass guitar), David Cleveland (guitar) and Stephen Mason (keyboards). Talbot wrote the lyrics to “One Bread, One Body” as an expression of unity among all people, regardless of their faith or background. Lyrics include lines such as “We are many persons, but we are one body/ We are one in hope, one in desire”. This song continues to be celebrated for its message of unity and hope.