The Hymnal ‎#380

380. Breathe on me, Breath of God

Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what thou dost love,
And do what thou wouldst do.

Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with thee I will one will,
To do or to endure.

Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Till I am wholly thine,
Till all this earthly part of me
Glows with thy fire divine.

Breathe on me, Breath of God,
So shall I never die;
But live with thee the perfect life
Of thine eternity.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Breathe on me, Breath of God
• Title: Breathe on me, Breath of God
• Author: Edwin Hatch (1878)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Whitsunday; Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: NOVA VITA
• Composer: Lister R. Peace (1914)
• Meter: S.M.
• Incipit: 33332 25555 44777
• Key: E♭ Major