Christian Worship (1993) ‎#186

186. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God

1 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
Revealer of God's holy Word,
You come to us from God's great throne,
From God the Father and the Son,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

2 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
Enlighten us by that same Word;
Unless your grace the pow'r should give,
None can believe in Christ and live,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

3 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
Increase our faith in our dear Lord;
Teach us to know the Father's love
And his dear Son, who reigns above,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

4 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
Lead us to love your sacred Word;
The holy flame of love impart,
That kindness may inspire each heart,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God
• Title: O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God
• Author: Johann Niedling, 1602-68 (abr., adapt.)
• Translator: John C. Mattes, 1876-1948 (alt.)
• Meter: 10 8 88 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: O JESULEIN SÜSS
• Meter: 10 8 88 10
• Key: G Major
• Source: Ausserlesene, Catholische, Geistliche Kirchengensäng, Köln, 1623, alt.
• Copyright: Setting: © 1993 Kermit G. Moldenhauer. Used by permission.
• Notes: Alternate setting: 366