The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#639

639. O Spirit of the living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of Your grace,
wherever human feet 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;
souls without strength inspire with might:
let mercy triumph over wrath.

4 O Spirit of our 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 in glory shall appear
and every people call Him Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004

Tune Information

• Name: EDEN
• Composer: Timothy Battle Mason, 1801-1861
• Meter: LM
• Key: A♭ Major