Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#164a

164a. Spirit of God! descend upon my heart

1 Spirit of God! descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move;
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.

2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
No sudden rending of the veil of clay,
No angel visitant, no opening skies;
But take the dimness of my soul away.

3 Hast Thou not bid us love Thee, God and King?
All, all Thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind;
I see Thy cross; there teach my heart to cling:
O let me seek Thee, and O let me find!

4 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer

5 Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame,
The kindling of the heaven-descending Dove,
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit of God! descend upon my heart
• Author: Dr. George Croly, 1780-1860
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Grace: Imparted by the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Imparting Grace

Tune Information

• Name: FOLKSTONE
• Composer: H. J. Unwin, 1876-
• Meter: 10.10.10.10
• Key: D♭ Major