Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#306

306. 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. A-men.

4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
All the round earth her God to meet;
Breathe thou abroad like morning air,
Till hearts of stone begin to beat.

5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
The triumphs of the Cross record;
The name of Jesus glorify
Till every kindred call him Lord.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771 - 1854
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Pentecost - The Holy Ghost; The Ministry; Church Life and Work: The Propagation of the Gospel

Tune Information

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