The Book of Praise ‎#404

404. O Spirit come, our hearts inspire

1 O Spirit, come; our hearts inspire;
let us thine influence prove,
source of the old prophetic fire
and fount of life and love.

2 Come, Holy Spirit, for in thee
thy prophets wrote and spoke.
Unlock the truth, thyself the key;
unseal the sacred book.

3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove;
brood o'er our nature's nght;
on our disordered spirit move,
and let there now be light.

4 God's very self 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: O Spirit, come; our hearts inspire
• Title: O Spirit come, our hearts inspire
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:2-3
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:7-13
  ;
  2 Peter 1:20-21
  ;
  2 Peter 3:6-7
  ;
  Revelation 3:7
• Topic: Dove; God the Holy Spirit; Growth in Faith; Prophets; Truth
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS' ORDINAL
• Composer: Thomas Tallis, c. 1505-1585
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain