You

This song is based on a reflection on some of Jesus' words about Himself and some of his instructions to his followers.

In the first saying, Jesus calls himself the bread of life. We read in John 6:35 and 48 (ESV):
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
I am the bread of life.

Jesus' followers are not the bread of life, but they can share bread that Jesus provides. When there was a group of 5000 men plus women and children, needing something to eat, Jesus said to His disciples, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” (Matthew 14:16 - ESV)

Jesus also called Himself The Light of the World:

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12 (ESV)

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
John 9:5 (ESV)

I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.
John 12:46 (ESV)

But elsewhere, Jesus says to his disciples, “¹⁴You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. ¹⁶In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:14–16 - ESV)

As Jesus' followers, we are to shine with the light He gives us and share the bread that He gives us with a needy world.

You

© Edd Russell,  Fresno 7/2004

VERSE 1

C2       C/Bb

Jesus, Light of the world

Dm7/A                         C2-C

    We turn our eyes to You.

C2       C/Bb

Jesus, Light of the world

Dm7/A                        C2-C

    We fix our gaze on You.

 

 

CHORUS

C/D  C/E   F-C/E-Gs/D-G/D

You  are  Je   -   sus

              F-C/E      Gs/D-G/D

And You shine on us                                   (After V2: And You fill us)

               F    C/E      Gs/D-G/D

And You burn in our hearts

             F       G        C2-C

    A desire to know You

VERSE 2

C2      C/Bb

Jesus, Bread for the world

Dm7/A                          C2-C

    We fill our lives with You.

C2      C/Bb

Jesus, Bread for the world,

Dm7/A                         C2-C

    Our life comes from You.

TAG

                  F  G     C

We want to know You,

                  F  G  C

To become like You;

F                 G             C  C/B   Am

   Make our hearts to be like Yours,

F                    G        C     C/Bb  Dm7/A  C2  C

   We want to know You.