405. O Spirit of the living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of your grace,
wherever human feet has trod,
descend upon our rebellious race.

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
anoint with power from heaven above
whenever gospel truth is heard.

3 Let darkness, at your coming, light;
confusion, order in your path;
souls without strength inspire with might;
bid mercy triumph over wrath.

4 O, Spirit of the Lord, prepare
the whole round earth its God to meet;
and breathe abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.

5 Baptize the nations; far and wide
the triumphs of the Cross record;
the name of Christ be glorified;
let every people call him Lord.

Text Information
First Line: O Spirit of the living God
Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
Meter: 88.88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Courage; Faithfulness of God; Holy Spirit (11 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GONFALON ROYAL
Composer: Percy Carter Buck, 1871-1947
Meter: 88.88
Key: e minor
Copyright: Music by permission of Oxford University Press



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