Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#228

228. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean 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 op'ning 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 baptism of the heav'n-descended Dove.
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit of God, descend upon my heart
• Title: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
• Author (attributed to): George Croly, 1780-1860
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Galatians 5:25
• Topic: Consecration; Encopragement; Faithfulness; Gospel Call and Response; Holy Spirit; Obedience; Patience; Prayer / Petition; Presence of God; Temptation; Worship

Tune Information

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