The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#156

156. Spirit of truth and love

1 Spirit of truth and love,
Life-giving holy Dove!
Speed forth thy flight;
Move o'er the waters' face,
Bearing the lamp of grace,
And in earth's darkest place
Let there be light!

2 Thou, whose almighty word
Chaos and darkness heard,
And took their flight,
Hear us, we humbly pray;
And where the gospel's day
Sheds not its glorious ray,
Let there be light!

3 Thou, who didst come to bring,
On thy redeeming wing,
Healing and sight,
Health to the sick and blind,
Sight to the darkened mind,
O now, to all mankind,
Let there be light!

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit of truth and love
• Author: John Marriott
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Worship: Holy Spirit
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: NEW HAVEN
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: 6s & 4s.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #34 or 127.