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Text:O Spirit of the living God
Author:J. Montgomery, 1771-1854
Tune:MELCOMBE
Composer:Samuel Webbe, 1740-1816

147. O Spirit of the living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
In all Thy plenitude of grace,
Where'er the foot of man hath trod,
Descend on our apostate race.

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love,
To preach the reconciling word;
Give power and unction from above,
Where'er the joyful sound is heard.

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

4 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
The triumphs of the cross record;
The name of Jesus glorify,
Till every kindred call Him Lord.

Text Information
First Line: O Spirit of the living God
Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Baptism: Of the Spirit; Holy Spirit: Baptism of; Holy Spirit: Power of (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MELCOMBE
Composer: Samuel Webbe, 1740-1816
Meter: L.M.
Key: Eā™­ Major



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