285 | CPWI Hymnal#286 | 287a |
Text: | O Spirit of the living God |
Author: | James Montgomery, 1771-1854 |
Tune: | MELCOMBE |
Composer: | Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816 |
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
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 | |
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First Line: | O Spirit of the living God |
Author: | James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.) |
Meter: | L.M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2010 |
Topic: | General Hymns: The Holy Spirit |
Notes: | A lower setting of MELCOMBE is found at 5, 557, 835 |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MELCOMBE |
Composer: | Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816 |
Meter: | L.M. |
Key: | E♭ Major |