Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#155

155. The Spirit Breathes Upon the Word

1 The Spirit breathes upon the Word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

2 A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic, like the sun:
It gives a light to every age;
It gives, but borrows none.

3 The hand that gave it still supplies
The gracious light and heat;
His truths upon the nations rise:
They rise, but never set.

4 Let everlasting thanks be Thine
For such a bright display
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

5 My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of Him I love,
Till glory break upon my view
In brighter worlds above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Spirit breathes upon the Word
• Title: The Spirit Breathes Upon the Word
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Comforter; God's Word; Scriptures; Whitsunday

Tune Information

• Name: MANOAH
• Key: G Major
• Source: Henry W. Greatorex's "Collection" 1851