International Song Service ‎#181

181. Who but Thou, almighty Spirit

1 Who but Thou, almighty Spirit,
Can the heathen world reclaim?
Men may preach, but till thou favor,
Heathens still will be the same;
Mighty Spirit Witness to the Saviour's name;
Mighty Spirit, Witness to the Saviour's name.

2 Thou hast promised by the prophets,
Glorious light in latter days;
Come and bless bewildered nations;
Change our prayers and tears to praise;
Promised Spirit Round the world diffuse
Thy rays;
Promised Spirit, Round the world diffuse Thy rays.

3 All our hopes, and prayers, and labors,
Must be vain without thy aid;
But Thou wilt not disappoint us;
All is true that Thou hast said:
Gracious Spirit O'er the world Thy influence shed;
Gracious Spirit, O'er the world Thy influence shed.

Text Information

• First Line: Who but Thou, almighty Spirit
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: ALMIGHTY SPIRIT
• Composer: Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) 1830
• Key: D Major