Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#228a

228a. Christ on whom the Spirit rested

1 Christ on whom the Spirit rested
lived as one who cared for all;
by the watching crowds attested:
'This man has done all things well!'
God's own grace
on his face
blessing us with heavenly peace.

2 Swift the promised Spirit filled them:
rushing wind ad tongues of flame;
now the master's presence thrilled them,
made them bold to preach his name,
bringing light,
day and night,
helping them to judge aright.

3 True and living God, your Spirit
brought creation to its birth;
with your help the eek inherit
all the treasures of the earth:
all things new
flow from you,
pure and beautiful and true.

4 Spirit of the Son and Father,
come to us with power today!
every life in fulness enter,
all your gifts in us set free:
all our days
let us raise
songs of gratitude and praise!

Text Information

• First Line: Christ on whom the Spirit rested
• Author: David Mowbray (born 1938)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 3 3 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God, Spirit: Breath of Life; Pentecost: The Holy Spirit
• Copyright: © David Mowbray

Tune Information

• Name: MICHAEL
• Composer: H. N. Howells (1892-1983)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 3 3 7
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © Novello & Co Ltd
• Notes: Alternative tune: MEINE HOFFNUNG (228b)