Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#147

147. 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,
Where'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 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
The triumphs of the cross record;
The name of Jesus glorify,
Till every kindred call Him Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Author: J. Montgomery, 1771-1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Baptism: Of the Spirit; Holy Spirit: Baptism of; Holy Spirit: Power of; Holy Spirit: Descent of; Power: Of the Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Composer: Samuel Webbe, 1740-1816
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major