Common Praise (1998) ‎#40

40. O Spirit of the Living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of thy grace,
wherever human foot hath trod,
descend on our rebellious race.

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
give power and unction from above,
whene'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 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
all the round earth its God to meet;
breathe thou abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.

5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
the triumph of the cross record;
the name of Jesus glorify,
till every kindred call him Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Title: O Spirit of the Living God
• Author: James Montgomery (1771-1854) (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 11:14-23
  ;
  Ezekiel 37:1-14
  ;
  Ezekiel 39:21-29
  ;
  Matthew 3:13-17
  ;
  Mark 1:1-11
  ;
  Luke 3:1-22
  ;
  Revelation 15:2-4
• Topic: Christian Initiation; Mission; Pentecost; Renewal; Baptism (general)

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp (1698-1768)
• Meter: LM
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Higher key 353