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266. 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: S.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Scripture:
Topic: General Hymns: The Holy Spirit
Tune Information
Name: TRENTHAM
Composer: Robert Jackson, 1840-1914
Meter: S.M.
Key: F Major



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