Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 272 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord God, the Spirit blest,
in this accepted hour,
as on the day of Pentecost,
descend with all your power;
we meet with one accord
in this your holy place,
and wait the promise of our Lord,
the Spirit of all grace.
3 Like mighty rushing wind
upon the waves beneath,
move with one impulse every mind,
one soul, one feeling breathe:
the young, the old inspire
with wisdom from above;
and give us hearts and tongues of fire
to pray, and praise, and love.
5 Spirit of light! explore,
and chase our gloom away,
with lustre shining more and more
towards the perfect day:
Spirit of truth! alone
in life and death our guide;
come, Spirit of adoption! now
may we be sanctified. Topics: Anniversary of a Church; Baptism; Commissioning Service; Confirmation Service; Divine Inspiration; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Light; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days Apostles; Saints Days and Holy Days Evangelists; Sanctification; Worship Gathering Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Used With Tune: VENICE
Lord God, the Spirit blest