The New English Hymnal ‎#141

141. Holy Spirit, ever dwelling

1 Holy Spirit, ever dwelling
In the holiest realms of light;
Holy Spirit, ever brooding
O'er a world of gloom and night;
Holy Spirit, ever raising
Sons of earth to thrones on high;
Living, life-imparting Spirit,
Thee we praise and magnify.

2 Holy Spirit, ever living
As the Church's very life;
Holy Spirit, ever striving
Through her in a ceaseless strife;
Holy Spirit, ever forming
In the Church the mind of Christ;
Thee we praise with endless worship
For thy fruit and gifts unpriced.

3 Holy Spirit, ever working
Through the Church's ministry;
Quick'ning, strength'ning, and absolving,
Setting captive sinners free;
Holy Spirit, ever binding
Age to age, and soul to soul:
In a fellowship unending
Thee we worship and extol.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Spirit, ever dwelling
• Author: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Pentecost or Whitsunday; Ordination

Tune Information

• Name: SALISBURY
• Composer: Herbert Howells, 1892-1983
• Meter: 87 87 D
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: By permission of Novello & Co. Ltd/Music Sales