O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God

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O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God

Translator: John C. Mattes; Author: Johann Niedling
Tune: O JESULEIN SÜSS
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1 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
in every need thou bringest aid;
thou comest forth from God's great 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,
increase our faith in our dear Lord;
unless thy grace the power should give,
none can believe in Christ and live;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.

3 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
make us to love thy sacred word;
the holy flame of love impart,
that charity may warm each heart;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.

4 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
enlighten us by that same word;
teach us to know the Father's love,
and his dear Son, who reigns above;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.

Source: CPWI Hymnal #288

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Translator: John C. Mattes

Born: November 8, 1876, Easton, Pennsylvania. Died: January 27, 1948. Educated at the Theological Seminary at Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mattes pastored in Trenton, New Jersey (1901-15), and Scranton, Pennsylvania (1915-38), and was a professor of theology at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa (1939-48). Translations: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming O Spirit of Life http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/t/mattes_jc.htm Go to person page >

Author: Johann Niedling

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First Line:	O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God
Title:	O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God
Author:	Johann Niedling
Translator:	John C. Mattes
Meter:	10.8.8.8.10
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain