Bread to share - Marty Haugen

Translated into ASL by David Bar-Tzur

Created 21 November 2006, links updated monthly with the help of LinkAlarm.

EXPLANATION OF THE GLOSSING SYSTEM
(to understand how I describe the signs in this translation).

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY BREAD, HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each". :||

1. BREAD FOR ANYONE HUNGRY: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD OFFER HAPPY, THRILL: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD OFFER GRACE, MERCY: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY BREAD, HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each". :||

2. BREAD FOR ANYONE SORROW: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD OFFER LIFE WITH LAUGHTER: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD FOR STRENGTH AND JUSTICE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY BREAD, HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each". :||

3. BREAD FOR ANY OUR SISTER: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD FOR ANY OUR BROTHER: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD OFFER JOURNEY FREE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY BREAD, HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each". :||

4. BREAD OFFER KINDNESS, HOPE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD OFFER COMPASSION: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
BREAD OFFER LOVING alt.WELCOME: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY BREAD SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY FISH, HAVE PLENTY FISH SHARE"each". :||

5. FISH FOR ANYONE HUNGRY: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
FISH FOR ANYONE SORROW: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
FAITH FOR ANYONE UNSURE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY FISH SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY WINE, HAVE PLENTY WINE SHARE"each". :||

6. WINE LOOK-BACK CHRIST SACRIFICE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
WINE OFFER DREAM HELP VISUALIZE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
WINE HELP-us CELEBRATE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY WINE SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY WINE, HAVE PLENTY WINE SHARE"each". :||

7. WINE SHOW CHRIST PARDON: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
CHRIST PAY-OFF OUR SIN DEBT: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
WINE LOOK-FORWARD HEAVEN: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY WINE SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY "ROOM", HAVE PLENTY "ROOM" SHARE"each". :||

8. HAVE "ROOM" ANYONE NEGLECTED: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
"ROOM" IF FEEL SOMEONE REJECT: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
"ROOM" IF SOCIETY EXCLUDE: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY "ROOM" SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY "ROOM", HAVE PLENTY "ROOM" SHARE"each". :||

9. "ROOM" FOR (2h)#ALL CHILDREN: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
"ROOM" FOR (2h)#ALL SENIOR: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
"ROOM" FOR ANYONE LONELY: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY "ROOM" SHARE"each".

||: OUR LIFE FEAST HAVE PLENTY "ROOM", HAVE PLENTY "ROOM" SHARE"each". :||

1O. "ROOM" FOR ANYONE SUFFER: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
"ROOM" FOR ANYONE DYING: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each".
"ROOM" CELEBRATE LIFE NEW: HAVE PLENTY SHARE"each",
HAVE PLENTY "ROOM" SHARE"each".


Notes: The signs between "||:" and ":||" are to be repeated.

FEAST - (2h)alt.EAT. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Feast.

PLENTY - (2h)[B], NDH PO up, FO away, DH touches thumb side to elbow end of ND arm and then arcs upwards and comes down to touch ND FT, indicating a pile of something.

ANYONE - [A dot], PO > NDS, FO up, twists rapidly at the wrist while moving in a horizontal circle.

GRACE - [O^] or [S], held high and PO > Heaven, supinates and opens to [5] while being brought towards head. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Grace.

MERCY - (2h)[open 8], POs > people who are receiving mercy, hands move in vertical circles normal (perpendicular) to the chest.

SORROW - SAD+.

JUSTICE - (2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs up, tap FT while moving in a horizontal circle.

JOURNEY - (2h)[V:], PO down, FO away, travels away in a spiral path.

KINDNESS - (2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs away, NDH is held close to heart and DH circles around it.

COMPASSION - HEART + (2h)[5^] descend slightly twice while closing to (2h)[O^] but hands close to heart.

UNSURE - (2h)[S], POs down, FOs away, hands alt. rise and fall.

LOOK-BACK - (2h)[H or V] are brought back over the shoulder, POs down, FOs back.

PARDON - Sign EXCUSE, switch dominance and sign EXCUSE again.

PAY-OFF - [open 8] runs middle finger up palm (> wrist), changes to a [B], PO down, and then moves back across palm.

SIN - (2h)[X] touch their respective sides of the mouth, descend to neutral space and circle antisymmetrically parallel to the chest. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Sin.

DEBT - [1^] taps FT against palm of [B], PO up, FO away. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Debt.

"ROOM" - Not as in "bedroom" but as in "elbow room". (2h)[S], elbows are pointed out somewhat and then pivot upwards twice, almost like "CHICKEN" (cowardly) but fists do not touch the body.

NEGLECTED - Index finger of [4] touches nose and moves in an outward arc that lands the little finger against the chest.

REJECT - Hands start like the final position of STOP and DH slides > DS while pronating.

EXCLUDE - [8], PO down is held in palm of NDH [B], and the middle finger is flicked towards who is being excluded.

(2h)#ALL - (2h)[A], POs ><, FOs up, are held at shoulder height and move away while opening to (2h)[L].

SENIOR - Like OLD but the hand passes the chin from the NDS and moves slightly upwards.

Lyrics:

Plenty of bread at the feast of life, plenty of bread to share.
Plenty of bread at the feast of life, there is plenty of bread to share.

1. Bread for every hunger: you have plenty to share.
The bread of joy and gladness: you have plenty to share.
The bread of grace and mercy: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of bread to share.

Plenty of bread at the feast of life, plenty of bread to share.
Plenty of bread at the feast of life, there is plenty of bread to share.

2. Bread for those who sorrow: you have plenty to share.
The bread of life and laughter: you have plenty to share.
The bread of strength and justice: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of bread to share.

Plenty of bread at the feast of life, plenty of bread to share.
Plenty of bread at the feast of life, there is plenty of bread to share.

3. Bread for every sister: you have plenty to share.
Bread for every brother: you have plenty to share.
Bread for freedom's journey: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of bread to share.

Plenty of bread at the feast of life, plenty of bread to share.
Plenty of bread at the feast of life, there is plenty of bread to share.

4. Bread of hope and kndness: you have plenty to share.
Bread of your compassion: you have plenty to share.
Bread of love and welcome: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of bread to share.

Plenty of fish at the feast of life, plenty of fish to share.
Plenty of fish at the feast of life, there is plenty of fish to share.

5. Fish for those who hunger: you have plenty to share.
Joy for all who sorrow: you have plenty to share.
Faith for unbelievers: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of fish to share.

Plenty of wine at the feast of life, plenty of wine to share.
Plenty of wine at the feast of life, there is plenty of wine to share.

6. Wine of our rememberance: you have plenty to share.
Wine of dreams and visions: you have plenty to share.
Wine of celebration: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of wine to share.

Plenty of wine at the feast of life, plenty of wine to share.
Plenty of wine at the feast of life, there is plenty of wine to share.

7. Wine of our forgiveness: you have plenty to share.
Wine of redemption: you have plenty to share.
Wine of our tomorrow: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of wine to share.

Plenty of room at the feast of life, plenty of room to share.
Plenty of room at the feast of life, there is plenty of room to share.

8. Room for those forgotten: you have plenty to share.
Room for those rejected: you have plenty to share.
Room for all the outcasts: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of room to share.

Plenty of room at the feast of life, plenty of room to share.
Plenty of room at the feast of life, there is plenty of room to share.

9. Room for all the children: you have plenty to share.
Room for all the elders: you have plenty to share.
Room for all the lonely: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of room to share.

Plenty of room at the feast of life, plenty of room to share.
Plenty of room at the feast of life, there is plenty of room to share.

10. Room for those who suffer: you have plenty to share.
Room for all the dying: you have plenty to share.
Room that sings of new life: You have plenty to share,
you have plenty of room to share.

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