We Remember (Fraction Rite/Communion Song)
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w&m: Marty Haugen, 1980

[Fraction Rite:]
[Verse 1]
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us, mercy on us.

[Verse 2]
Bread of Life, you take away the sins of the world:
have mercy on us, mercy on us.

[Final Verse]
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:
grant us your peace, grant us your peace.

[Interlude]

[Communion Song:]
[Refrain]
We remember how you loved us to your death,
and still we celebrate, for you are with us here;
and we believe that we will see you
when you come in your glory, Lord.
We remember, we celebrate, we believe.

[Set A, Verse 1]
Here, a million wounded souls are yearning
just to touch you and be healed.
Gather all your people,
and hold them to your heart.

[Refrain]

[Set A, Verse 2]
Now we recreate your love,
we bring the bread and wine to share a meal.
Sign of grace and mercy,
the presence of the Lord.

[Refrain]

[Set A, Verse 3]
Christ, the Father's great "Amen"
to all the hopes and dreams of ev'ry heart,
Peace beyond all telling,
and freedom from all fear.

[Refrain]

[Set B, Verse 5]
When we eat this bread, when we drink this cup,
we proclaim your death until you come in glory.

[Refrain]

[Set B, Verse 6]
Jesus, bread of life, broken for the world,
praise to you who comes to feed your hungry people.

[Refrain]

[Set B, Verse 7]
Jesus, cup of joy, God's own life poured out,
in this meal you give yourself for our redemption.

[Final Refrain]