Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#513

513. O Spirit of the living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of your grace,
wherever human foot have trod,
descend upon our fallen race.

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
anoint with power from heaven above
whenever gospel truth is heard.

3 Let darkness turn to radiant light,
confusion vanish from your path;
those who are weak inspire with might:
let mercy triumph over wrath!

4 O Spirit of the God, prepare
the whole wide world the Lord to meet;
breathe out new life, like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat:

5 Baptize the nations; far and near
the triumphs of the cross record;
till Christ is glory shall appear
and every race declare him Lord! (Amen.)

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Author: J. Montgomery (1771-1854)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Mission and Ministry; Epiphany 1, Revelation: The Baptism of Jesus; Pentecost: The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 2: The Church's Unity and Fellowship; Pentecost 5: The Church's Mission to All; Pentecost 12: The Witnessing Community

Tune Information

• Name: GONFALON ROYAL
• Composer: P. C. Buck (1871-1947)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press