
Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #48 (2013) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
wean it from earth, through all its pulses move.
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,
and make me love thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
no sudden rending of the veil of clay,
no angel visitant, no opening skies;
but take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh;
teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
4 Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,
one holy passion filling all my frame;
the baptism of the heav'n-descended Dove,
my heart an altar, and thy love the flame.
Amen. Topics: Adversity; Assurance; Attentiveness; Confession; Confirmation; Holy Spirit; Prayer; Repentance Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart