Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#222

222. O Holy Spirit, Root of Life

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Spirit, Root of life
• Title: O Holy Spirit, Root of Life
• Author: Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen (12th century)
• Adapter: Jean Janzen (1991, alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Topic: Holy Spirit
• Copyright: © 1991 Jean Wiebe Janzen

Tune Information

• Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
• Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Melody, Piae Cantiones, 1582

Text Information:

Janzen based this text on the writings of Hildegard, 12th century Abbess of Bingen - poetess, prophet, physician and moralist, who stood up to popes, princes and common people with equal aplomb