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Text:Spirit of mercy, truth and love
Tune:GERMANY (Walton)
Composer:Ludwig von Beethoven

107. Spirit of mercy, truth and love

1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love,
O shed Thine influence from above:
And still from age to age convey
The wonders of this sacred day!

2 In ev'ry clime, by ev'ry tongue,
Be God's surpassing glory sung;
Let all the list'ning earth be taught
The wonders by our Savior wrought.

3 Unfailing Comfort, heav'nly Guide,
Still o'er Thy holy Church preside;
Still let mankind Thy blessings prove,
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love.

Text Information
First Line: Spirit of mercy, truth and love
Meter: L. M. No. 1
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: The Church Year: Pentecost; Whitsunday
Source: Foundling Hospital Collection, London, 1774
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: GERMANY (Walton)
Composer: Ludwig von Beethoven (arr.)
Meter: L. M. No. 1
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Source: Wm. Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1851
Notes: Public Domain.



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