253. O Spirit of the living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
In all thy plenitude of grace,
Where'er the foot of man hath trod,
Descend on our apostate race.

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
To preach the reconciling word;
Give pow'r and unction from above,
Whene'er the joyful sound is heard.

3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light;
Confusion, order in thy path;
Souls without strength inspire with might;
Bid mercy triumph over wrath.

4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
All the round earth her God to meet;
Breathe thou abroad like morning air,
Till hearts of stone begin to beat.

5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
The triumphs of the cross record;
The Name of Jesus glorify,
Till every kindred call him Lord.

6 God from eternity hath willed
All flesh shall his salvation see:
So be the Father's love fulfilled,
The Saviour's sufferings crowned through thee.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O Spirit of the living God
Author: James Montgomery (1823)
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1961
Scripture: ;
Topic: Baptism; Gospel: Triumph of; Holy Spirit (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MENDON
Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1828)
Meter: L. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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