CPWI Hymnal ‎#293

293. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart

1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart,
draw it from earth; through all its pulses move;
stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee as I ought to love.

2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel visitant, no opening skies;
but take the dimness of my soul away.

3 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh;
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.

4 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love.
One holy passion filling all my frame;
the kindling of the heaven-descended dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
• Author: George Croly, 1780-1860
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Galatians 5:25
• Topic: General Hymns: The Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: MORECAMBE
• Composer: Frederick Cook Atkinson, 1841-1897
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Key: C Major