A Collection of Hymns and A Liturgy ‎#192

192. Eternal Spirit, xource of light

1 Eternal Spirit, source of light,
Enliv'ning, consecrating fire,
Descend, and, with celestial heat
Our dull, our frozen hearts inspire:
Our souls refine, our dross consume!
Come, condescending Spirit come!

2 In our cold breasts O strike a spark
Of the pure flam, which seraphs feel;
Nor let us wander in the dark,
Or lie benumb'd and stupid still:
Come vivifying Spirit, come!
And make our hearts thy constant home.

3 Let pure devotion's fervors rise!
Let ev'ry pious passion glow!
O let the raptures of the skies
Kindle in our cold hearts below.
Come, purifying Spirit, come,
And make our souls thy constant home!

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Spirit, xource of light
• Meter: P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1814
• Topic: The Influence of God's Holy Spirit

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