Take and Eat ============ m: Michael Joncas, 1989 w(verse): James Quinn, SJ w(refrain): Michael Joncas [Refrain] 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. [Verse 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. [Refrain] [Verse 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. [Refrain] [Verse 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 shep-herd's voice; You are my own: your ransom is my blood. [Refrain] [Verse 4] I am the cornerstone that God has laid; A cho-sen 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. [Refrain] [Verse 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. [Refrain] [Verse 6] 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. [Refrain]