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Text:Eternal Spirit! 'twas Thy breath

244. Eternal Spirit! 'twas Thy breath

1 Eternal Spirit! 'twas Thy breath
The oracles of truth inspired;
And kings and holy seers of old
With strong prophetic impulse fired.

2 Moved by Thy power omnipotent,
Their lips with heavenly science flowed;
Their hands a thousand wonders wrought,
Which bore the signature of God.

3 With gladsome hearts they spread the news
Of pardon, through a Saviour's blood:
And to a numerous seeking crowd
Marked out the path to His abode.

4 The powers of earth and hell in vain
Against the sacred word combine;
Thy providence through every age
Securely guards the work divine.

5 Thee, its great author, source of light,
Thee, its preserver, we adore;
And humbly ask a ray from Thee,
Its hidden wonders to explore.

Text Information
First Line: Eternal Spirit! 'twas Thy breath
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1867
Topic: The Scriptures
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