Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Appears in 374 hymnals Topics: Cross; Fire / Flame; God the Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ Name of; Mission; Ordination / Commissioning Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of thy grace,
wherever human feet hath trod,
descend on our fallen race.
2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love,
to preach the reconciling word;
give power and unction from above,
whene'er the joyful sound is heard.
3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light,
confusion order, in thy path;
souls without strength in spire with might;
bid mercy triumph over wrath.
4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
all the round earth its God to meet;
breathe thou abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
the triumphs of the cross record;
the name of Jesus glorify,
till every kindred call him Lord. Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19 Used With Tune: MELCOMBE
O Spirit of the living God