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Text:Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author:Edwin Hatch (1835-1889)
Tune:VENI SPIRITUS
Composer:John Stainer (1840-1901)

596. Breathe on me, Breath of God

1 Breathe on me, Breath of God;
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the way you love,
and do what you would do.

2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with you I will one will,
to do and to endure.

3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
direct my heart's desire,
till every earthly part of me
glows with your holy fire.

4 Breathe on me, Breath of God;
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
of your eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch (1835-1889) (alt.)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2005
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: The Holy Spirit: The Coming of the Spirit; Eternal Life; God: Will of (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: VENI SPIRITUS
Composer: John Stainer (1840-1901)
Meter: SM
Key: E♭ Major



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