Christian Worship (1993) ‎#567

567. Awake, O Spirit, Who Inspired

1 Awake, O Spirit, who inspired
The watchmen of the Church's youth,
Who faced the foe's envenomed ire,
Who witnessed day and night your truth,
Whose voices loud are ringing still
And bringing hosts to know your will.

2 Lord, let our earnest prayer be heard,
The prayer your Son taught us to pray;
For lo, your children's hearts are stirred
In ev'ry land in this our day,
To you with fervent soul to plead,
"Lord, help us in our time of need."

3 Oh, haste to help or we are lost!
Send preachers forth in spirit strong,
Armed with your Word, a dauntless host,
Bold to attack the rule of wrong.
Let them the earth for you reclaim,
Your heritage, to know your name.

4 And let your Word have speedy course,
Through ev'ry land be glorified,
Till all the heathen know its force
And fill your churches far and wide.
Oh, spread the conquest of your Word
And let your kingdom come, dear Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, O Spirit, who inspired
• Title: Awake, O Spirit, Who Inspired
• Author: Karl H. von Bogatzky, 1690-1774 (abr.)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Missions

Tune Information

• Name: ALL EHR UND LOB
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: G Major
• Source: Gesangbuch...Psalmen, Geistliche Lieder, Strassburg, 1541, alt.