Text: | O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God |
Author (attributed to): | Johannes Niedling, 1602-68 |
Translator: | John Caspar Mattes |
Tune: | O HEILIGER GEIST |
1 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
you comfort us in every need,
sent down to us from heaven's high 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,
make us to love your holy word.
Your flame of love to us impart,
that love for all may fill each heart,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.
3 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
increase our faith in our dear Lord.
Unless your grace the power should give
none can believe in Christ and live,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.
4 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
enlighten us by your blest word.
To us the heavenly Father show,
and teach us his dear Son to know,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.
5 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
by you our souls to heaven are led.
Make us to strive with valour here,
and reign with you in glory there.
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God |
Author (attributed to): | Johannes Niedling, 1602-68 |
Translator: | John Caspar Mattes (1913, alt.) |
Meter: | 10 8.8.8.10 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1999 |
Scripture: | ; ; ; ; ; |
Topic: | Eternal Life; God's Love to Us; Holy Spirit(5 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | O HEILIGER GEIST |
Meter: | 10 8.8.8.10 |
Key: | A Major |
Source: | 'Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesang', Cologne, 1623 |