Using words by New Zealand's pre-eminent hymn writer, Shirley Erena Murray, Allen Pote has composed a simple, moving melody for this anthem which exemplifies the very essence of communion: "Jesus Christ, be the wine of grace and the bread of peace. " "Using words by New Zealand's pre-eminent hymn writer, Shirley Erena Murray, Allen Pote has composed a simple, moving melody for this anthem which exemplifies the very essence of communion: "Jesus Christ, be the wine of grace and the bread of peace."