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God, whose almighty word
Author: John Marriott (1780-1825); Thomas Raffles (1788-1863) Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 447 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 God, whose almighty word
chaos and darkness heard,
and took their flight;
hear us, we humbly pray,
and where the gospel-day
sheds not its glorious ray,
let there be light.
2 Saviour, who came to bring,
on your redeeming wing,
healing and sight,
health to the sick in mind,
sight to the inly blind,
now to all humankind
let there be light.
3 Spirit of truth and love,
life-giving, holy dove,
speed forth your flight;
move o'er the water's face,
bearing the lamp of grace,
and in earth's darkest place
let there be light.
4 Blessèd and holy Three,
glorious Trinity,
Wisdom, Love, Might,
boundless as ocean's tide
rolling in fullest pride,
through the world far and wide
let there be light. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6 Used With Tune: ITALIAN HYMN
God, whose almighty word
O thou who camest from above
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 177 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Chruch Lyrics: 1 O thou who camest from above
the pure celestial fire to impart,
kindle a flame of sacred love
on the mean altar of my heart.
2 There let it for thy glory burn
with inextinguishable blaze,
and trembling to its source return,
in humble prayer and fervent praise.
3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire
to work and speak and think for thee;
still let me guard the holy fire,
and still stir up thy gift in me.
4 Ready for all thy perfect will,
my acts of faith and love repeat,
till death thy endless mercies seal,
and make the sacrifice complete. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:26 Used With Tune: HEREFORD
O thou who camest from above
Spirit of the living God, move among us all
Author: Michael Baughen (b. 1930) Meter: 7.5.7.5.4.4.7.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: Spirit of the living God,
move among us all;
make us one in heart and mind,
make us one in love,
humble, caring,
selfless, sharing.
Spirit of the living God,
fill our lives with love. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Used With Tune: [Spirit of the living God]
Spirit of the living God, move among us all
For your gift of God the Spirit
Author: Edith Margaret Clarkson (b. 1915) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: 1 For your gift of God the Spirit,
with us, in us, always true,
pledge of life and hope of glory,
Saviour, we would worship you.
2 He, who in creation's dawning
brooded o'er the pathless deep,
still across our nature's darkness
moves to wake our souls from sleep.
3 He it is, the living author,
wakes to life the sacred word,
reads with us the Bible story
and reveals our risen Lord.
4 He it is who works within us,
teaching rebel hearts to pray;
he whose fervent intercessions
rise for us both night and day.
5 Fill us with your grace and goodness,
God the Father, Spirit, Son;
in us, through us, now and always,
may your perfect will be done. Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16 Used With Tune: LAUS DEO (REDHEAD No. 46)
For your gift of God the Spirit
Come to us, creative Spirit
Author: David Mowbray (b. 1938) Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Come to us, creative Spirit,
in our Father's house,
every human talent hallow,
hidden skills arouse,
that, within our earthly temple,
wise and simple
may rejoice.
2 Poet, painter, music maker,
all your treasures bring;
craftsman, actor, graceful dancer,
make your offering:
join your hands in celebration!
Let creation
shout and sing!
3 Word from God eternal springing,
fill our minds, we pray,
and in all artistic vision
give integrity.
May the flame within us burning
kindle yearning
day by day.
4 In all places and for ever
glory be expressed
to the Son, with God the Father,
and the Spirit blessed.
In our worship and our living
keep us striving
for the best. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:16 Used With Tune: CASTLEWOOD
Come to us, creative Spirit
There's a spirit in the air
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 There's a spirit in the air,
telling Christians everywhere:
'Praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working in our world!'
2 Lose your shyness, find your tongue,
tell the world what God has done:
God in Christ has come to stay.
Live tomorrow's life today!
3 When believers break the bread,
when a hungry child is fed,
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working, in our world.
4 Still the Spirit gives us light,
seeing wrong and setting right:
God in Christ has come to stay.
Live tomorrow's life today!
5 When a stranger's not alone,
where the homeless find a home,
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working, in our world.
6 May the Spirit fill our praise,
guide our thoughts and change our ways.
God in Christ has come to stay.
Live tomorrow's life today!
7 There's a Spirit in the air,
calling people everywhere:
praise the love that Christ revealed,
living, working, in our world. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Used With Tune: LAUDS
There's a spirit in the air
Look upon us, blessèd Lord
Author: Tobias Clausnitzer (1619-1684); Robert Alexander Stewart Macalister (1870-1950) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 Used With Tune: LIEBSTER JESU (DESSAU)
Look upon us, blessèd Lord
If you believe and I believe
Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: If you believe and I believe
and we together pray,
the Holy Spirit shall come down
and set God’s people free,
and set God’s people free,
and set God’s people free,
the Holy Spirit must come down
and set God’s people free.
Scripture: Matthew 18:19 Used With Tune: [If you believe and I believe] Text Sources: Zimbabwean traditional song
If you believe and I believe
Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me
Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Meter: 7.5.7.5.4.4.7.5 Appears in 105 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3 Used With Tune: [Spirit of the living God]
Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
Author: Christopher Martin Idle (b. 1938) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: 1 Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
unmistakable and clear;
mighty signs to prove your presence,
overcoming doubt and fear
2 Lord, you sometimes speak in whispers,
still and small and scarcely heard;
only those who want to listen
catch the all-important word.
3 Lord, you sometimes speak in silence,
through our loud and noisy day:
we can know and trust you better
when we quietly wait and pray.
4 Lord, you often speak in Scripture,
words that summon from the page,
shown and taught us by your Spirit
with fresh light for every age.
5 Lord, you always speak in Jesus,
always new yet still the same;
teach us now more of our Saviour;
make our lives display his Name. Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12 Used With Tune: STUTTGART
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 235 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,
let us thine influence prove;
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.
2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee
the prophets wrote and spoke;
unlock the truth, thyself the key,
unseal the sacred book.
3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove,
brood o'er our nature's night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.
4 God, through the Spirit we shall know
if thou within us shine,
and sound, with all thy saints below,
the depths of love divine. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA (ERIN)
Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Holy Spirit, ever living
Author: Timothy Rees (1874-1939) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Holy Spirit, ever living
This is a day of new beginnings
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 This is a day of new beginnings,
time to remember and move on,
time to believe what love is bringing,
laying to rest the pain that's gone.
2 For by the life and death of Jesus,
love's mighty Spirit, now as then,
can make for us a world of difference,
as faith and hope are born again.
3 Then let us, with the Spirit's daring,
step from the past and leave behind
our disappointment, guilt and grieving,
seeking new paths, and sure to find.
4 Christ is alive, and goes before us
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new.
[Alternative text (v. 4) for Holy Communion:]
In faith we'll gather round the table
to show and share what love can do.
This is a day of new beginnings --
our God is making all things new. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Used With Tune: CANONMILLS
This is a day of new beginnings
From the waiting comes the sign
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.6.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 From the waiting comes the sign,
come, Holy Spirit, come;
from the presence comes the peace,
come, Holy Spirit, come;
from the silence comes the song,
come, Holy Spirit, come;
and be to us the truth,
the sign, the peace, the song.
2 In the burning is the fire,
come, Holy Spirit, come;
in the spending is the gift,
come, Holy Spirit, come;
in the breaking is the life,
come, Holy Spirit, come;
and be to us in faith,
the fire, the gift, the life. Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Used With Tune: SIGNUM
From the waiting comes the sign
Great and deep the Spirit's purpose
Author: Marnie Barrell (b. 1952) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlivening and Renewing the Church Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Used With Tune: LUX TREMENDA
Great and deep the Spirit's purpose
Spirit of love, you move within creation
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Spirit of love, you move within creation,
drawing the threads to colour and design:
life into life, you knit our true salvation,
come, work with us,
and weave us into one.
2 Though we have frayed the fabric of your making,
tearing away from all that you intend,
yet, to be whole, humanity is aching,
come, work with us,
and weave us into one.
3 Great loom of God, where history is woven,
you are the frame that holds us to the truth,
Christ is the theme, the pattern you have given,
come, work with us,
and weave us into one. Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-5 Used With Tune: WEAVER
Spirit of love, you move within creation
Listen to the word which God has spoken
Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: Listen to the word that God has spoken,
listen to the One who is close at hand,
listen to the voice which began creation,
listen even if you don't understand. Scripture: Ephesians 4:5 Used With Tune: [Listen to the word which Goad has spoken Text Sources: Canadian original, adapted
Listen to the word which God has spoken
Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Enlightening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
out of my knowledge, leisure, power or wealth,
help me to understand the shame and anger:
of helplessness that hates my power to help.
2 And if, when I have answered need with kindness,
my neighbour rises, wakened from despair,
keep me from flinching when the cry for justice
requires of me the changes that I fear.
3 If I am hugging safety or possessions,
uncurl my spirit, as your love prevails,
to join my neighbours, work for liberation,
and find my freedom at the mark of nails. Scripture: 1 John 2:16 Used With Tune: MARK OF NAILS
Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
Listen now for the Gospel
Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, melt and break our hearts of stone Lyrics: Cantor: Listen now for the Gospel;
All: Alleluia!
Cantor: It is God's word that changes us;
All: Alleluia!
1 Come, Holy Spirit, melt and break our hearts of stone
until we give our lives to God and God alone.
2 Come, Holy Spirit, root in us God's living word,
that we may show the faithfulness of Christ our Lord.
3 Come, Holy Spirit, bind the broken, find the lost,
confirm in us the fire and love of Pentecost. Scripture: Acts 2:1-3 Used With Tune: [Come, Holy Spirit, melt and break our hearts of stone] Text Sources: Zimbabwean liturgical acclamation
Listen now for the Gospel
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
Author: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1895) Meter: 7.7.7.5 Appears in 205 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,
taught by you, we covet most,
of your gifts at Pentecost,
holy, heavenly love.
2 Faith that mountains could remove,
tongues of earth or heaven above,
knowledge, all things, empty prove
without heavenly love.
3 Though I as a martyr bleed,
give my goods the poor to feed,
all is vain, if love I need;
therefore give me love.
4 Love is kind, and suffers long,
love is meek, and thinks no wrong,
love than death itself more strong;
therefore give us love.
5 Prophecy will fade away,
melting in the light of day;
love will ever with us stay;
therefore give us love.
6 Faith and hope and love we see
joining hand in hand, agree;
but the greatest of the three,
and the best, is love. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31; 13, 14:1 Used With Tune: CHARITY
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
In Christ there is no east or west
Author: John Oxenham Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 332 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no south or north;
but one great fellowship of love
throughout the whole wide earth.
2 In Christ shall true hearts everywhere
their high communion find;
his service is the golden cord
close-binding human kind.
3 Come, brothers, sisters of the faith,
whate'er your race may be:
whoever does my Father's will
is surely kin to me.
4 In Christ now meet both east and west,
in him meet south and north,
all Christ-like souls are one in him,
throughout the whole wide earth. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Used With Tune: McKEE
In Christ there is no east or west
Holy Spirit, truth divine
Author: Samuel Longfellow (1819-1892) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 274 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
dawn upon this soul of mine;
Word of God, and inward light,
wake my spirit, clear my sight.
2 Holy Spirit, love divine,
glow within this heart of mine;
kindle every high desire,
perish self in your pure fire.
3 Holy Spirit, power divine,
fill and nerve this will of mine;
by you may I strongly live,
bravely bear, and nobly strive.
4 Holy Spirit, right divine,
King within my conscience reign;
be my law, and I shall be
firmly bound, for ever free.
5 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
still this restless soul of mine,
speak to calm this tossing sea,
stayed in your tranquillity.
6 Holy Spirit, joy divine,
gladden now this heart of mine;
in the desert ways I sing:
'Spring, O Well, for ever spring!' Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 Used With Tune: LAUDS
Holy Spirit, truth divine
Spirit of truth and grace
Author: Iain D. Cunningham (b. 1954) Meter: 6.6.11 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8 Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY
Spirit of truth and grace
Spirit of God, in all that's true I know you
Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Used With Tune: INTERCESSOR
Spirit of God, in all that's true I know you
O God of blessings, all praise to you!
Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Meter: 9.9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:15-28 Used With Tune: SOLI DEO GLORIA
O God of blessings, all praise to you!
Spirit Divine, attend our prayers
Author: Andrew Reed, 1787-1862 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 394 hymnals Topics: God | The Holy Spirit; The Church of God | The Ministry; The Life in Christ | Aspiration and Holiness Used With Tune: EMMAUS
Spirit Divine, attend our prayers
Love of the Father, love of God the Son
Author: Robert Bridges (1844-1930) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Love of the Father, Love of God the Son,
from whom all came, in whom was all begun;
who formest heavenly beauty out of strife,
creation's whole desire and breath of life:
2 Thou the all-holy, thou supreme in might,
thou dost give peace, thy presence maketh right;
thou with thy favour all things dost enfold,
with thine all-kindness free from harm wilt hold.
3 Purest and highest, wisest and most just,
there is no truth save only in thy trust;
thou dost the mind from earthly dreams recall,
and bring, through Christ, to him for whom are all.
4 Eternal glory, let all thee adore,
who art and shalt be worshipped evermore:
us whom thou madest, comfort with thy might,
and lead us to enjoy thy heavenly light. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6 Used With Tune: MAGDA Text Sources: based on Amor Patris et Filii, 12th century
Love of the Father, love of God the Son
The Church's one foundation
Author: Samuel John Stone (1839-1900) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 869 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 The Church's one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the word;
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Called forth from every nation,
yet one o'er all the earth,
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth.
One holy name she blesses,
and shares one holy food,
as to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 In toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore,
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
and the great Church victorious
shall be the Church at rest.
4 Yet she on earth has union
with God, the Three in one,
and mystical communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Used With Tune: AURELIA
The Church's one foundation
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
Author: William Walsham How (1823-1897) Meter: 10.10.10 wiht alleluias Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 For all the saints, who from their labors rest;
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might;
thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3 Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win, with them, the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4 O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5 And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6 The golden evening brightens in the west;
soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
7 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE
For all the saints, who from their labours rest
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,300 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou mayest smile at all thy foes.
2 See! the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever will their thirst assuage --
grace which, like the Lord, the Giver,
never fails from age to age?
3 Saviour, since of Zion's city
I, through grace, a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy Name.
Fading is the worldling's pleasure,
and all boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Jerusalem the golden
Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Bernard of Cluny (12th century) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 914 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden,
with milk and honey blessed,
beneath your contemplation
sink heart and voice oppressed:
I know not, oh, I know not
what joys await us there,
what radiancy of glory,
what bliss beyond compare.
2 They stand, those halls of Zion,
all jubilant with song,
and radiant with the angels,
and all the martyr throng;
the Prince is ever in them,
the daylight is serene,
the pastures of the blessèd
are decked in glorious sheen.
3 There is the throne of David;
and there, from care released,
the shout of those who triumph,
the song of those who feast;
and they who, with their Leader,
have conquered in the fight,
for ever and for ever
are clad in robes of white.
4 O sweet and blessèd country,
the home of God's elect!
O sweet and blessèd country,
that eager hearts expect!
Jesus, in mercy bring us
to that dear land above,
where you, with God the Father,
and Spirit, reign in love. Scripture: Ezekiel 44:1-4 Used With Tune: EWING
Jerusalem the golden
Holy Spirit, hear us
Author: William Henry Parker (1845-1929) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, hear us;
help us while we sing;
breathe into the music
of the praise we bring.
2 Holy Spirit, prompt us
when we try to pray;
nearer come, and teach us
what we ought to say.
3 Holy Spirit, teach us
through the words we read;
bring to life the Bible
with the light we need.
4 Holy Spirit, give us
each a lively mind;
make us more like Jesus,
gentle, pure, and kind.
5 Holy Spirit, help us
daily, by your might,
what is wrong to conquer,
and to choose the right. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16 Used With Tune: GLENFINLAS
Holy Spirit, hear us
Holy wisdom, lamp of learning
Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE
Holy wisdom, lamp of learning
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and where it is going to, no one can say;
but where it is passing our hearts are awaking
to stretch from the darkness and reach for the day.
2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
and many old thoughts will be winnowed away;
the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating,
the seed that is left is the hope for our day.
3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven,
the love that it kindles will never betray;
the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring,
so lean on the wind - it will show us the way. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4 Used With Tune: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN
The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
in the making of the earth.
His the voice that called a nation,
fired her vision, tried her worth.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate
came to save our human race.
Deeds and words and death and rising
testify to heaven's grace.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
3 Thanks to God whose word was written
in the Bible's sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to every age.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
4 Thanks to God whose word is published
in the tongues of every race.
See its glory undiminished
by the change of time and place.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
5 Thanks to God whose word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within.
Here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Used With Tune: ST. HELEN
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
We sing a love that sets all people free
Author: June Boyce-Tillman (b. 1943) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 We sing a love that sets all people free,
that blows like wind, that burns like scorching flame,
enfolds the earth, springs up like water clear:
come, living love, live in our hearts today.
2 We sing a love that seeks another's good,
that longs to serve and not to count the cost,
a love that, yielding, finds itself made new:
come, caring love, live in our hearts today.
3 We sing a love, unflinching, unafraid
to be itself, despite another's wrath,
a love that stands alone and undismayed:
come, strengthening love, live in our hearts today.
4 We sing a love, that, wandering, will not rest
until it finds its way, its home, its source,
through joy and sadness pressing on refreshed:
come, pilgrim love, live in our hearts today.
5 We sing a burning, fiery, Holy Ghost
that seeks out shades of ancient bitterness,
transfiguring these, as Christ in every heart:
come joyful love, live in our hearts today. Scripture: 1 John 4:7-15 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS
We sing a love that sets all people free
Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come
Author: Howard S. Olson (b. 1922); Wilson Niwagila Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church First Line: Gracious Spirit, hear our pleading Scripture: Galatians 5:16 Used With Tune: NJOO KWETU, ROHO MWEMA
Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Author: Margaret V. Old (1932-2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word First Line: You spoke to us long, long ago Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Used With Tune: SKYE BOAT SONG
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
Come, living God, when least expected
Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Come, living God, when least expected,
when minds are dull and hearts are cold,
through sharpening word and warm affection
revealing truths as yet untold.
2 Break from the tomb in which we hide you
to speak again in startling ways;
break through the words in which we bind you
to resurrect our lifeless praise.
3 Come now, as once you came to Moses
within the bush alive with flame,
or to Elijah on the mountain,
by silence pressing home your claim.
4 So, let our minds be sharp to read you
in sight or sound or printed page,
and let us greet you in our neighbours,
in ardent youth or mellow age.
5 Then, through our gloom, your Son will meet us
as vivid truth and living Lord,
exploding doubt and disillusion
to scatter hope and joy abroad.
6 Then we will share his radiant brightness
and, blazing through the dread of night,
illuminate by love and reason,
for those in darkness, faith's delight. Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13 Used With Tune: SUNSET
Come, living God, when least expected
Holy Spirit, fill our hearts
Author: Unknown Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, fill our hearts
overflowing with love.
May we shine with the light of God,
come, Spirit, come.
2 Holy Spirit, fill our minds,
understanding the truth.
May we grow in the wisdom of God;
Come, Spirit, come.
3 Holy Spirit, make us one,
strong together in faith.
May we live as the family of God;
come, Spirit, come. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 Used With Tune: [Holy Spirit, fill our hearts]
Holy Spirit, fill our hearts
Is it spooky, is it weird
Author: Captain Alan Price Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word First Line: God speaks through words in the Bible Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-18 Used With Tune: GOD SPEAKS
Is it spooky, is it weird
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,220 hymnals Topics: God | The Holy Spirit; The Church of God | The Ministry; ; The Life in Christ | Aspiration and Holiness; The Gospel Call Used With Tune: NAOMI
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 343 hymnals Topics: God | The Holy Spirit; The Church of God | The Ministry; The Life in Christ | Aspiration and Holiness; The Gospel Call Used With Tune: TRENTHAM
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Christ, from whom all blessings flow
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 102 hymnals Topics: Anniversary of a Church; Christian Community; Consummation in Christ; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Ministry of God's People; Mystery of God's Love; Our Love to Others; People of God; Unity of the Church Lyrics: 1 Christ, from whom all blessings flow,
perfecting the saints below,
hear us, who your nature share,
who your mystic body are.
2 Join us, in one spirit join,
grant us still your help divine;
still for more on you we call,
you, O Christ, fill all in all.
3 Move, and animate, and guide:
various gifts to each divide;
placed according to your will,
let us all our work fulfil;
4 freely may we all agree,
touched with loving sympathy;
kindly for each other care;
every member feel its share.
5 Love, like death, has all destroyed,
rendered all distinctions void;
names, and sects, and parties fall;
you, O Christ, are all in all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Used With Tune: VIENNA
Christ, from whom all blessings flow
Come to our poor nature's night
Author: George Rawson, 1807-1889 Meter: 7.7.7.5 Appears in 71 hymnals Topics: God | The Holy Spirit; The Church of God | The Ministry; The Life in Christ | Aspiration and Holiness; The Gospel Call Used With Tune: CAPETOWN
Come to our poor nature's night
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895); St. Patrick (372-466) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; The Being of God Holy and One; God In Creation; God in Trinity; God Protection of; Jesus Life and Ministry Lyrics: [Verses 1-4 are at #639a]
5 Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
[Verse 6 is at #639a] Used With Tune: GARTAN
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Filled with the Spirit’s power, with one accord
Author: John Raphael Peacey, 1896-1971 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 33 hymnals Topics: Celebration of Faith; Commitment; Confirmation Service; Fellowship in the Church; Holy Spirit; Intercession of the Church; Mission/Sending; Ordination; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Unity of Humanity; Unity of the Church Lyrics: 1 Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord
the infant church confessed its risen Lord:
O Holy Spirit, in the church today
no less your power of fellowship display.
2 Now with the mind of Christ set us on fire,
that unity may be our great desire:
give joy and peace; give faith to hear your call,
and readiness in each to work for all.
3 Widen our love, good Spirit, to embrace
in your strong care all those of every race:
like wind and fire with life among us move
till we are known as Christ's, and Christians prove. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS
Filled with the Spirit’s power, with one accord
Soon and very soon
Author: Andrae Crouch (b. 1945) Meter: 5.7.5.7.5.7 with refrain Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven Scripture: Revelation 21:4 Used With Tune: SOON AND VERY SOON
Soon and very soon
O breath of life, come sweeping through us
Author: Elizabeth Anne Head, (Bessie Porter Head), 1860-1936 Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: The Gift and Work of the Holy Spirit; Life and Unity in the Church Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 Used With Tune: SPIRITUS VITAE
O breath of life, come sweeping through us
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
Author: William Brian Foley (1919-2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; God in Trinity; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit name and images for; Renewal Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 Used With Tune: ALL FOR JESUS
Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
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