The New Hymnal for American Youth ‎#173

173. Temper my spirit, O Lord

1. Temper my spirit, O Lord,
Keep it long in the fire;
Make it one with the flame, let it share
That upreaching desire.
Grasp it, thyself, O my God;
Swing it straighter and higher!
Temper my Spirit, O Lord,
Temper my spirit, O Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: Temper my spirit, O Lord
• Author: Jean Untermeyer
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Source: From 'Dreams out of Darkness' by Jean Untermeyer.
• Copyright: Words copyright by The Viking Press.
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: AGNI
• Composer: Grace Wilbur Conant
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Music copyright by The Century Co.
• Notes: Public Domain.