Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#388

388. 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 on our apostate race.

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
To preach the reconciling Word;
Give pow'r and unction from above,
Where’er this blessed sound is heard.

3 Be darkness, at your coming, light;
Confusion, order in your path;
Souls without strength inspire with might;
Let mercy triumph over wrath.

4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
A sinful world its God to meet;
And breathe abroad like morning air,
Till hearts of stone begin to beat.

5 Proclaim the Gospel far and wide;
The triumphs of the cross record;
The name of Christ be glorified;
Let ev'ry people call him Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Title: O Spirit of the Living God
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Witness; Judgment

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: Samuel Webbe Sr., 1740-1816
• Meter: L M
• Key: D Major