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Text:Born by the Holy Spirit’s breath
Author:Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926)
Tune:WHITSUN PSALM
Composer:Noël Tredinnick (born 1949)

225. Born by the Holy Spirit’s breath

Text Information
First Line: Born by the Holy Spirit’s breath
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Scripture:
Topic: God, Spirit: Breath of Life; Pentecost: The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 4: The Freedom God Gives
Copyright: © Timothy Dudley-Smith
Tune Information
Name: WHITSUN PSALM
Composer: Noël Tredinnick (born 1949)
Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
Key: D Major
Copyright: © Noël Tredinnick
Notes: Alternative tune: FULDA (16)



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