Trinity Hymnal ‎#253

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:
  Joel 2:28
  ;
  Acts 2:17
• Topic: Baptism; Gospel: Triumph of; Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Baptism of; Holy Spirit: Prayers to; Holy Spirit: Regenerator; Ministry: Ordination; Missions

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1828)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: A♭ Major