Invocation Hymn

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Thou gracious Lord, Creator everlasting

Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Tune: [Thou gracious Lord, Creator]
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 Thou gracious Lord, Creator everlasting,
Whose name is Love,
Behold us now, and bless thy waiting children
From heaven above.

Refrain:
Eternal Spirit, from on high descending,—
From that bright throne where purest songs are blending,—
Breathe on our souls, in supplication bending,
O Holy Dove.

2 We come to thee and plead the precious promise
One made by thee,
That in thy name where two or three are gathered
There thou would’st be. [Refrain]

3 We come to ask for zeal and Christian patience
Our cross to bear,
For strength to toil and lively faith, inspiring
Our every prayer. [Refrain]

4 More grace we need, more perfect consecration,
And deeper love;
Oh, rain upon us, Lord, thy richest blessing,
From heaven above. [Refrain]

Source: The Ark of Praise #13

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Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line:	Thou gracious Lord, Creator everlasting
Title:	Invocation Hymn
Author:	Fanny J. Crosby
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Eternal Spirit, from on high descending
Copyright:	Public Domain