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Author: Tom Colvin, b. 1925 Hymnal: Gather Comprehensive #467 (1994) Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain First Line: God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us Refrain First Line: Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-Friend Lyrics: 1 God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us.
Recreate and guide us, Spirit-Friend.
Spirit who enlivens, sanctifies, enlightens,
Sets us free, is now our Spirit-Friend.
a. Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-Friend.
b. Spirit of our Jesu, Spirit-Friend.
c. Spirit of God's people, Spirit-Friend.
2 Darkened roads are clearer, heavy burdens lighter,
When we're walking with our Spirit-Friend.
Now we need not fear the powers of the darkness.
None can overcome our Spirit-Friend.
a. Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-Friend.
b. Spirit of our Jesu, Spirit-Friend.
c. Spirit of God's people, Spirit-Friend.
3 Now we are God's people, bonded by God's presence,
Agents of God's purpose, Spirit-Friend.
Lead us forward ever, slipping backwards never,
To your remade world, our Spirit-Friend.
a. Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-Friend.
b. Spirit of our Jesu, Spirit-Friend.
c. Spirit of God's people, Spirit-Friend.
Scripture: John 14:16 Languages: English Tune Title: NATOMAH
Spirit-Friend