Common Praise ‎#174

174. Breathe on me, Breath of God

1 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love what thou dost love,
and do what thou wouldst do.

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

3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
till I am wholly thine;
until this earthly part of me
glows with thy fire divine.

4 Breathe on me, Breath of God:
so shall I never die,
but live with thee the perfect life
of thine eternity.

Text Information

• First Line: Breathe on me, Breath of God
• Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 37:9-10
  ;
  John 11:26
  ;
  John 14:12
  ;
  John 20:21-22
  ;
  Matthew 5:8
• Topic: Pentecost; Pentecost: Year A; Proper 25: Year C
• Notes: Alternative tune CARLISLE 248

Tune Information

• Name: WINDERMERE
• Composer: Arthur Somervell, 1863-1937
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © Trustees of the late Sir Arthur Somervell, Downside Abbey, Bath
• Notes: Now Public Domain