640. O Breathe on me, O Breath of God

1 O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the things you love,
And do what you would do.

2 O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure;
Until my will is one with yours,
To do and to endure.

3 O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
My will to yours incline,
Until this selfish part of me
Glows with your fire divine.

4 O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
So I shall never die,
But live with you the perfect life
For all eternity.

Text Information
First Line: O breathe on me, O Breath of God
Title: O Breathe on me, O Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 (alt.)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2019
Topic: Ritual Music: Christian Initiation
Tune Information
Name: ST. COLUMBA
Meter: CM
Key: D Major
Source: Trad. Irish melody



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