Christian Hymns ‎#20

20. O pour Thy Spirit from on high!

1 O pour Thy Spirit from on high!
Lord, Thine appointed servants bless;
Thy promised power to each supply
And clothe Thy priests with righteousness.

2 Wisdom and zeal and faith impart,
Firmness with meekness from above;
To bear Thy people on their heart,
And love the souls whom Thou dost love:

3 To watch, and pray, and never faint;
By day and night their guard to keep;
To warn the sinner, cheer the saint,
Protect Thy lambs, and feed Thy sheep.

4 And when their work is finished here,
Let them in hope their charge resign,
Before the throne with joy appear,
And there with endless glory shine.

Text Information

• First Line: O pour Thy Spirit from on high!
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Ministry, Ordination and Installation of Ministers
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Mrs. A. L. Barbauld, d. 1825.

Tune Information

• Name: WHEN IN THE HOUR OF UTMOST NEED
• Composer: J. Gerard (1555)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Norwegian tune name: Naar vi i störste Nöden staa