The Hymnal ‎#475

475. O Spirit of the living God

O Spirit of the living God,
In all thy plenitude of grace,
Where'er the foot of man hath trod,
Descend on our apostate race.

Give tongues of fire and hearts of love,
To preach the reconciling word;
Give power and unction from above
Whene'er the joyful sound is heard.

Be darkness, at thy coming, light;
Confusion, order, in thy path;
Souls without strength inspire with might,
Bid mercy triumph over wrath.

Convert the nations! far and nigh
The triumphs of the cross record;
The Name of Jesus glorify
Till every people call him Lord.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Author: James Montgomery (1823)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Whitsunday; Ember Days and Ordination; Missions; Sunday Schools: Whitsunday; Sunday Schools: Missions; Parochial Missions

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: Samuel Webbe (1782)
• Meter: L.M.
• Incipit: 55432 16551 76554
• Key: D Major