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Text:O God who is the breath of life
Author:M. Franklyn
Tune:MELCOMBE
Composer:Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816

557. O God who is the breath of life

1 O God who is the breath of life,
help us to feel your power of love;
that all our days may be renewed,
the life that maketh all things new.

2 These walls were built so long ago
by faithful men long gone before;
with skill and knowledge given them,
by God's right hand that guided them.

3 This building made with humble hands,
great craftsmanship was lift to share
by those who toil all day and night,
for us to come and worship here.

4 Then when their task was finished here,
all things of beauty we adore.
Though parted now from earthly home,
we offer them before thy throne.

5 Father, today we gather here
within these walls to watch and pray.
Join us together in your love
to work and serve thee all our days.

Text Information
First Line: O God who is the breath of life
Author: M. Franklyn
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: General Hymns: The Christian Life
Copyright: By permission of Church in the Province of the West Indies
Notes: A higher setting of MELCOMBE is found at 286, 335, 682
Tune Information
Name: MELCOMBE
Composer: Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816
Meter: L.M.
Key: D Major



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