I play guitar, but I’m not an accomplished musician. I can hold a tune, but I’m no Frank Sinatra. About 13 years ago, I recorded a song with a friend of mine (Amanda) called Broken Body, Precious Blood. I have it on a cassette tape (remember those?). It was not recorded in a studio, but in a living room. Nothing professional about it at all – just “home grown.”
I’ve sung this song several times since I recorded it, especially at Lord’s Supper meetings.
It’s a favorite of mine. I have no idea who wrote it; I heard a friend sing it about 20 years ago and it stuck with me ever since, though I rearranged it a bit. I like it so much I’m taking the risk of putting it on my blog page (as unpolished as it is).
You can give the song a listen by clicking here. Be sure to listen long enough for when Amanda comes in. You may have to turn the volume down a tad too as the recording level was a little high. The words follow.
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After the dawn has broken open wide, bleeding red, the sun
They will find me lifted high, night will find me gone
Believe me it is the best for you, for me to go away
A little while do you understand, your sorrow now shall be joy
Eat this bread and live forever, drink this wine, taste my love
As often as you come together, remember me until I come
Remember this time that we now share, I spoke these things to you
And keep in mind that no matter where you are, I am there with you
With one accord they waited for the promise, until it came, it finally came
Then day by day and house to house they broke their bread and shared
They spoke of things both old and new, praising God, their numbers grew
Eat this bread and live forever, drink this wine, taste His love
This has brought our souls together, broken body, precious blood
Broken body, precious blood
Broken body, precious blood
I like the line ‘This has brought our souls together, broken body, precious blood’. He was broken so that we can be brought together and raised up one whole body- His very own body. May we come together often as brothers and sisters, as a corporate body, to speak of things old and new. Amen! Great “home grown” song! The voices are pretty good too!
“Drink this wine, taste my love” amen.
awesome song. I listened to it three times and like it better each time. You guys sound great too. thanks for posting this.
Nice, Frank. I wish more believers created songs like this.
I’m shocked. You have a good voice and I really enjoyed the song. Great words, too.
Joey! You play the guitar? I can’t believe you kept this from me.
Let’s jam the next time we are together.
David … sure thing, Joey
I have a 12-string Guild. But am looking to trade/sell it and get a 6-string Martin or Taylor instead.
Great song. Got it on repeat. Very soothing and draws my attention to Him. The first verse has a slight Pink Floyd flavor. Like it.
very cool! Nice sound! “Broken body, precious blood” – wonderful worship of our Lord!