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Text:Spirit of mercy, truth and love
Tune:BIRLING
Harmonizer:Geoffrey Shaw, 1879-1943

613b. Spirit of mercy, truth and love

1 Spirit of mercy, truth and love,
O shed thine influence from above,
and still from age to age convey
the wonders of this sacred day.

2 In ev'ry clime, by ev'ry tongue,
be God's surpassing glory sung;
let all the list'ning earth be taught
the acts our great Redeemer wrought.

3 Unfailing comfort, heav'nly guide,
still o'er thy holy Church preside;
let humankind thy blessings prove,
Spirit of mercy, truth and love.

Text Information
First Line: Spirit of mercy, truth and love
Title: Spirit of mercy, truth and love
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Topic: Evangelism; Pentecost
Source: "Foundling Hospital Collection" (1774) alt.
Tune Information
Name: BIRLING
Harmonizer: Geoffrey Shaw, 1879-1943
Meter: LM
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Source: Early 19th century Nottingham collection
Notes: An alternative arrangement will be found at No. 459



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