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Text:Precious Spirit
Author:Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth
Tune:[Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing]
Composer:J. H. Tenney, by per

12. Precious Spirit

1 Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing,
Wakes the earth again;
But the spirit, softly pleading,
Stirs the hearts of men.

Chorus:
Precious spirit! precious spirit!
Breathe on us today;
Tender spirit! tender spirit!
Leave us not, we pray.

2 Lo, the showers, gently falling,
Buds and flowers bring;
Thro' the gentle spirits calling,
Hearts are made to sing. [Chorus]

3 Lo, the sunlight, softly beaming,
Gives a hundred fold;
But the graces of the spirit,
yield the fruit untold. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing
Title: Precious Spirit
Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth
Refrain First Line: Precious spirit! precious spirit!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1881
Tune Information
Name: [Lo, the zephyr, softly breathing]
Composer: J. H. Tenney, by per
Key: A♭ Major



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