Together in Song ‎#401

401. O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God

1 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
you comfort us in every need,
sent down to us from heaven's high throne,
from God the Father and the Son,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

2 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
make us to love your holy word.
Your flame of love to us impart,
that love for all may fill each heart,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

3 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
increase our faith in our dear Lord.
Unless your grace the power should give
none can believe in Christ and live,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

4 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
enlighten us by your blest word.
To us the heavenly Father show,
and teach us his dear Son to know,
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

5 O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God,
by you our souls to heaven are led.
Make us to strive with valour here,
and reign with you in glory there.
O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God
• Author (attributed to): Johannes Niedling, 1602-68
• Translator: John Caspar Mattes (1913, alt.)
• Meter: 10 8.8.8.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 12:1-3
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:6-7
  ;
  John 14:15-17
  ;
  John 14:23-26
  ;
  John 15:26-27
  ;
  John 16:12-15
• Topic: Eternal Life; God's Love to Us; Holy Spirit; Invocation; Perseverance; Prayer for Illimination; Scripture; Worship: The Word

Tune Information

• Name: O HEILIGER GEIST
• Meter: 10 8.8.8.10
• Key: A Major
• Source: 'Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesang', Cologne, 1623