I’m not sure if Monica O’Brien is having a lend of us listing this song among her up-tempo, contemporary songs in her recent newsletter. This is by Chris Currie and it is certainly contemporary, being a very recent song, but I’m not sure up-tempo is accurate as it it meant to be played “andante with dignity”.
Apart the seven songs and the “Jesus Icon of Mercy Mass” available at Willow, I can find no information about the songwriter and I invite those with that knowledge to enlighten me. I know he has worked with Peter Grant, but that’s about it.
The text makes for an exemplary communion song. It also seems a fine hymn tune to me.
The sheet music can be purchased from Willow. I made a backing based on the preview with two verses – I have no idea if there is more to the song as there is no track to listen to there and I can find no trace of a version on the web.
I don’t know if my efforts on BIAB are ever dignified, but I wound up the fake organ for this one and it will give you an idea of the tune at least:
1 This is the feast of love divine,
Where all here gathered young and old may feed.
All are welcome to partake from Christ’s own hands,
Food for all who hunger and thirst for love.
2 This is the feast for every heart,
Where all the wounded, and the strong are one.
Bread and wine become the love of Christ for all;
So with faith we offer our lives with his.
© 2022 Chris Currie published by Willow Publishing
Maybe it was a challenge to play it differently – but this is much less dignified I’m afraid: