The Hymnal 1982 ‎#531

531. O Spirit of the living God

1 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.

2 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.

3 Be darkness, at thy coming, light;
confusion, order in thy path;
souls without strength inspire with might,
bid mercy triumph over wrath.

4 Convert the nations! far and nigh
the triumph of the cross record;
the Name of Jesus glorify,
till every people call him Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Church's Mission

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: Samuel Webbe, 1740-1816
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major