The Hymnbook ‎#260

260. The Spirit Breathes Upon the Word

1 The Spirit breathes upon the Word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

2 A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic, like the sun:
It gives a light to every age;
It gives, but borrows none.

3 The Hand that gave it still supplies
The gracious light and heat:
His truths upon the nations rise;
They rise, but never set.

4 Let everlasting thanks be Thine
For such a bright display,
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

5 My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of Him I love,
Till glory break upon my view
In brighter worlds above.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The Spirit breathes upon the Word
• Title: The Spirit Breathes Upon the Word
• Author: William Cowper (1799)
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19:7-11
  ;
  Psalm 119:24
  ;
  Psalm 119:97
  ;
  Psalm 119:103
• Topic: Bible, The; God: Light; Scriptures, The Holy

Tune Information

• Name: BELMONT
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Arr. from William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1812