Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #581 (1997) Scripture: Romans 15:1 Lyrics: 1 Pour out your Spirit from on high;
Lord, your assembled servants bless;
graces and gifts to each supply,
and clothe your priests with righteousness.
2 All wisdom, zeal and faith impart,
and strength, with meekness from above,
to bear your people in our heart,
and love each soul with faithful love.
3 To watch and pray and never faint;
by day and night strict guard to keep;
to warn and cheer both sinner, saint,
nourish your lambs and feed your sheep.
4 Then, when our work is finished here,
in humble hope our charge resign:
when the good Shepherd shall appear,
in you we rest, O Love divine.
Topics: Holy Spirit gifts of; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Sacraments and Ordinances Ordination / Commissioning; Servant / Service Languages: English Tune Title: MELCOMBE
Pour out your Spirit from on high