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Veni Sancte Spiritus, tui amoris ignem accende

Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Invocation of First Line: Jesus said, 'I give you a new commandment' Scripture: John 13 Used With Tune: [Jesus said, 'I give you a new commandment'] Text Sources: Taizé Community

The Lone, Wild Bird

Author: Henry Richard McFadyen; Marty Haugen Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 19 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Praise and Invocation First Line: The lone, wild bird in lofty flight Used With Tune: PROSPECT
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We pray thee, heavenly Father

Author: Vincent Stuckey Stratton Coles (1845-1929) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Invocation of Lyrics: 1 We pray thee, heavenly Father, to hear us in thy love, and pour upon thy children the unction from above; that so in love abiding, from all defilement free, we may in pureness offer our Eucharist to thee. 2 Be thou our guide and helper, O Jesus Christ, we pray; so may we well approach thee, if thou wilt be the Way: thou, very Truth, hast promised to help us in our strife, food of the weary pilgrim, eternal source of Life. 3 And thou, creator Spirit, look on us, we are thine; renew in us thy graces, upon our darkness shine; that, with thy benediction upon our souls outpoured, we may receive in gladness the body of the Lord. 4 O Trinity of Persons, O Unity most high, on thee alone relying thy servants would draw nigh: unworthy in our weakness, on thee our hope is stayed, and blessed by thy forgiveness we will not be afraid. Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28 Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM

Send, O God, your Holy Spirit

Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Holy Spirit Invocation of Scripture: Acts 4:29-31 Used With Tune: LAUS DEO (REDHEAD NO. 46)
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A new heart, Lord, create in me

Author: Heinrich Georg Neuss, 1654-1716; Frances Elizabeth Cox, 1812-97 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Invocation Lyrics: 1 A new heart, Lord, create in me, a heart from sin and guilt set free; O close the gate and guard the door, that sin may enter in no more. 2 To you my soul I open wide; come, Jesus, and in me abide, and from the temple of my heart make all unrighteousness depart. 3 O let your Holy Spirit's light, with all your heavenly radiance bright, flow through my spirit like a flood, eternal source of every good. 4 Thus to my cleansed and contrite heart your heavenly riches, Lord, impart, so that your wisdom, truth, and grace may make my heart a fruitful place. 5 Then I will tell in grateful song the praises that to you belong; my joy will be, my whole life through, to consecrate myself to you. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Used With Tune: O JESU CHRISTE, WAHRES LICHT
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O breath of God, breathe on us now

Author: Alfred Henry Vine, 1845-1917 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Invocation Lyrics: 1 O breath of God, breathe on us now and move within us while we pray; you are the spring of our new life, the very light of our new day. 2 How strangely you are with us, Lord, neither in height nor depth to seek: in nearness shall your voice be heard; spirit to spirit you will speak. 3 Christ is our advocate on high; you are our advocate within: O plead the truth, and make reply to every argument of sin. 4 But what a faithless heart of mine: the way I know, I know my guide: forgive me, O my friend divine, that I so often turn aside. 5 Be with me when no other friend the mystery of my heart can share; be always known, when fears descend, by your best name of Comforter. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 Used With Tune: GALILEE

Send out your light and your truth, let them lead me

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Invocation Scripture: Psalm 43 Used With Tune: PSALM 43 Text Sources: Tr.: USA United Methodist Liturgical Psalter, 1989
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O dearest Lord, thy sacred head

Author: Henry Ernest Hardy (Father Andrew), 1869-1946 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 35 hymnals Topics: Invocation Lyrics: 1 O dearest Lord, thy sacred head with thorns was pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my head that I may think for thee. 2 O dearest Lord, thy sacred hands with nails were pierced for me; O shed thy blessing on my hands that they may work for thee. 3 O dearest Lord, thy sacred feet with nails were pierced for me; O pour thy blessing on my feet that they may follow thee. 4 O dearest Lord, thy sacred heart with spear was pierced for me; O pour thy Spirit in my heart that I may live for thee. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Used With Tune: KETLEY
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Come, Spirit of God, holy Lord

Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.10.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Invocation Lyrics: 1 Come, Spirit of God, holy Lord, with all your graces now out-poured on each believer's mind and heart; your fervent love to them impart. Lord, by the brightness of your light in holy faith your church unite; from every land and every tongue this to your praise, O Lord, our God, be sung: Alleluia, alleluia! 2 Come, Spirit of light, guide divine, now cause the Word of life to shine. Teach us to know our God aright and call him Father with delight. From every error keep us free; let none but Christ our master be, that we in living faith abide, in him, our Lord, with all our might confide. Alleluia, alleluia! 3 Come, Spirit of fire, comfort true, grant us the will your work to do and in your service to abide; let trials turn us not side. Lord, by your power prepare each heart, and to our weakness strength impart that bravely here we may contend, through life and death to you, our Lord, ascend. Alleluia, alleluia! Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-7 Used With Tune: KOMM HEILIGER GEIST Text Sources: Tr.: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.

She Comes Sailing on the Wind (She Flies On)

Author: Gordon Light Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Holy Spirit Praise and Invocation First Line: Silent waters rocking on the morning of our birth Refrain First Line: She comes sailing on the wind Used With Tune: SHE FLIES ON

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