Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#156a

156a. Spirit, strength of all the weak

1 Spirit, strength of all the weak,
Giving courage to the meek,
Teaching, faltering tongues to speak;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

2 Spirit, aiding all who yearn
More of truth divine to learn,
And with deeper love to burn;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

3 Spirit, Fount of faith and joy,
Giving peace without alloy,
Hope that nothing can destroy;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

4 Source of love and light divine,
With that hallowing grace of Thine,
More and more upon us shine;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

5 Holy, loving as Thou art,
Come and live within our heart,
Never from us to depart;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

6 May we soon, from sin set free,
Where Thy work may perfect be,
Jesus' face with rapture see;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit, strength of all the weak
• Author: T. B. Pollock, 1836-1896
• Refrain First Line: Hear us, Holy Spirit
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Imparting Strength; Holy Spirit: Offices; Salvation: Full

Tune Information

• Name: GOWER'S LITANY
• Composer: Dr. John H. Gower, 1855-
• Meter: 7.7.7.6
• Key: D Major