Author: George Croly, 1780-1860 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #189 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Hymnal Title: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal Lyrics: 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;
Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;
Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art,
And make me love Thee as I ought to love.
2 I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,
No sudden rending of the veil of clay,
No angel visitant, no opening skies;
But take the dimness of my soul away.
3 Hast Thou not bid me love Thee, God and King?
All, all Thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind.
I see Thy cross; there teach my heart to cling:
O let me seek Thee, and O let me find!
4 Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh;
Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear,
To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh;
Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.
5 Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love,
One holy passion filling all my frame;
The kindling of the heaven-descended Dove,
My heart an altar, and Thy love the flame.
Amen. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Assurance; Devotion Scripture: Galatians 5:25 Languages: English Tune Title: MORECAMBE
Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart