Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7 First Line: Loving Spirit, loving Spirit Lyrics: 1 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit,
you have chosen me to be.
You have drawn me to your wonder,
you have set your sign on me.
2 Like a mother, you enfold me,
hold my life within your own,
feed me with your very body,
form me of your flesh and bone.
3 Like a father, you protect me,
teach me the discerning eye,
hoist me up upon your shoulder,
let me see the world from high.
4 Friend and lover, in your closeness
I am known and held and blessed.
In your promise is my comfort;
in your presence I may rest.
5 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit,
you have chosen me to be.
You have drawn me to your wonder,
you have set your sign on me. Topics: Children; Covenant Faithfulness; God's Presence; Holy Spirit; Praise of Christ; Elements of Worship Baptism Used With Tune: CHHUN-BIN
Loving Spirit