Common Praise ‎#190

190. O Spirit of the living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of thy grace,
wherever human feet 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
the whole round earth her God to meet;
breathe thou abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.

5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
the triumphs 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
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 3:3
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:18-19
  ;
  Acts 2:1-4
  ;
  Acts 4:31
  ;
  Amos 4:12
  ;
  Ezekiel 36:26
  ;
  Ezekiel 37:9-10
  ;
  Genesis 1:2-3
  ;
  James 2:13
  ;
  John 1:16
• Topic: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: LUDBOROUGH
• Composer: T. R. Matthews, 1826-1910
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major