The New Christian Hymnal ‎#119

119. Eternal Spirit, God of Truth

1. Eternal Spirit, God of truth,
Our contrite hearts inspire;
Kindle a flame of heav'nly love,
And feed the pure desire.

2. 'Tis Thine to soothe the sorr'wing mind,
With guilt and fear oppressed;
'Tis Thine to bid the dying live,
And give the weary rest.

3. Subdue the pow'r of ev'ry sin,
Whate'er that sin may be;
That we, in singleness of heart,
May worship only Thee.

4. Then with our spirits witness bear,
That we're the sons of God;
Redeemed from sin, and death, and hell,
Thro' Christ's atoning blood.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Spirit, God of truth
• Title: Eternal Spirit, God of Truth
• Author: T. Cotterill (1810)
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: SARAH
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel (1901)
• Meter: C M
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1901, by United Presbyterian Board of Publication
• Notes: Now Public Domain