146.  Christ, Our Life

1
Laboring and heavy laden,
Wanting help in time of need,
Fainting by the way from hunger,
“Bread of life,” on thee we feed.

2
Thirsting for the springs of waters
That, by love’s eternal law,
From the stricken rock are flowing,
“Well of life,” from thee we draw.

3
In the land of cloud and shadow,
Where no human eye can see,
Light to those who sit in darkness,
“Light of life,” we walk in thee.

4
Thou the grace of life supplying,
Thou the crown of life wilt give:
Dead to sin, and daily dying,
Life of life, in thee we live.