Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: Together in Song #405 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Courage; Faithfulness of God; Holy Spirit; Intercession of the Church; Jesus Christ Lordship; Ministry of God's People; Mission/Sending; Name/s of Jesus; Ordination; Proclamation: Witness; Renewal; Saints Days and Holy Days St Luke; Saints Days and Holy Days St Paul; Witness to Community Lyrics: 1 O Spirit of the living God,
in all the fullness of your grace,
wherever human feet has trod,
descend upon our rebellious race.
2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
to preach the reconciling word;
anoint with power from heaven above
whenever gospel truth is heard.
3 Let darkness, at your coming, light;
confusion, order in your path;
souls without strength inspire with might;
bid mercy triumph over wrath.
4 O, Spirit of the Lord, prepare
the whole round earth its God to meet;
and breathe abroad like morning air,
till hearts of stone begin to beat.
5 Baptize the nations; far and wide
the triumphs of the Cross record;
the name of Christ be glorified;
let every people call him Lord.
Scripture: Acts 1:3-11 Languages: English Tune Title: GONFALON ROYAL
O Spirit of the living God