CPWI Hymnal ‎#701

701. O Lord, thy blessing shower

1 O Lord, thy blessing shower
on this assembly here;
O send thy spirit's power
and fill with holy fear
this sacred place:
our hearts inspire
with holy fire
and heavenly grace.

2 Our bishops fill with zeal
and power to speak thy word;
thy presence may they feel,
thy spirit stir them, Lord,
our hearts to move
by precepts clear,
by love sincere,
from thee above.

3 Let priests and laity sing
to thee their hymns of praise;
their offering to thee bring,
the offering of their days:
let hearts inspire
in holy fear,
in friendship dear,
and warm desire.

4 Let fruits of spirit move
and dwell in us, we pray:
thy peace and joy and love
attend us day by day;
and meekness, too,
long suffering, joy
without alloy,
faith, goodness true

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, thy blessing shower
• Author: S. E. Edmondson
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Sacraments and Other Occasions: Ember Days

Tune Information

• Name: DARWALL'S 148TH
• Composer: John Darwall, 1731-1789
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4
• Key: C Major
• Source: Descant: Editors of Hymns Ancient and Modern
• Copyright: Descant © Hymns Ancient and Modern (admin. Hope Publishing Co.)