The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#145

145. Eternal Spirit, power of truth

1 Eternal Spirit, power of truth,
Our contrite hearts inspire;
Revive the flame of heavenly love,
And feed the pure desire.

2 'Tis thine to soothe the sorrowing mind,
With guilt and fear oppressed;
'Tis thine to bid the dying live,
And give the weary rest.

3 Subdue the power of every sin,
Whate'er that sin may be;
That we, in singleness of heart,
May worship only thee.

4 Then with our spirits witness bear
That we are sons of God,
Redeemed from sin, and death, and hell,
Through Christ's atoning blood.

5 God, through himself, we then shall know,
If thou within us shine;
And sound, with all thy saints below,
The depths of love divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Spirit, power of truth
• Author: Thomas Cotterill
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MARTIN'S
• Composer: William Tansur
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #74, 120, or 546.