Church Book ‎#300

300. O Spirit of the living God!

1 O Spirit of the living God!
In all Thy plenitude of grace,
Wherever the foot of man hath trod,
Descend on our apostate race!

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love,
To preach the reconciling Word;
Give power and unction from above,
Where'er the joyful sound is heard.

3 Be darkness, at Thy coming light;
Confusion, order, in Thy path;
Souls without strength inspire with might;
Bid mercy triumph over wrath.

4 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
The triumphs of the Cross record;
The Name of Jesus glorify,
Till every kindred call Him Lord.

5 God from eternity hath willed,
All flesh shall His salvation see;
So be the Father's Love fulfilled,
The Saviour's sufferings crowned through Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God!
• Author: James Montgomery (1825)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Church: Missions; Whit-Sunday
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #316 or #437

Tune Information

• Name: SOUTHWELL
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Rev. R. N. Parke