288. O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God

1 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
in every need thou bringest aid;
thou comest forth from God's great throne,
from God, the Father and the Son;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.

2 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
increase our faith in our dear Lord;
unless thy grace the power should give,
none can believe in Christ and live;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.

3 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
make us to love thy sacred word;
the holy flame of love impart,
that charity may warm each heart;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.

4 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
enlighten us by that same word;
teach us to know the Father's love,
and his dear Son, who reigns above;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.

Text Information
First Line: O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God
German Title: O heiliger Geist, O heiliger Gott
Author: Johann Niedling, 1602-1668
Translator: John Casper Mattes, 1876-1948 (alt.)
Meter: 10.8.8.8.10
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: General Hymns: The Holy Spirit
Tune Information
Name: O HEILIGER GEIST
Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750
Arranger: Alastair Cassels-Brown, 1927-
Meter: 10.8.8.8.10
Key: A Major
Source: Geistliche Kirchengesang Cologne, 1623
Copyright: Arrangement © Church Pension Fund. Used by perimssion of Church Publishing Inc.



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