262. Spirit of mercy, truth, and love

1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love,
O shed thine influence from above,
and still from age to age convey
the wonders of this sacred day.

2 In every clime, by every tongue,
be God's surpassing glory sung;
let all the listening earth be taught
the acts our great Redeemer wrought.

3 Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide,
still o'er thy holy church preside;
still let us all thy blessings prove,
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love.

Text Information
First Line: Spirit of mercy, truth, and love
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ;
Topic: Blessing; Church: nature of; Church Year: Pentecost (3 more...)
Source: From the Foundling Hospital Psalms, Hymns and Anthems, London, 1774; alt.
Tune Information
Name: MELCOMBE
Harmonizer: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
Composer (melody and bass): Samuel Webbe, the elder (1740-1816)
Meter: LM
Key: D Major
Source: An Essay on the Church Plain-chant, 1782



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