Together in Song ‎#404

404. Lord God, the Spirit blest

1 Lord God, the Spirit blest,
in this accepted hour,
as on the day of Pentecost,
descend with all your power;
we meet with one accord
in this your holy place,
and wait the promise of our Lord,
the Spirit of all grace.

3 Like mighty rushing wind
upon the waves beneath,
move with one impulse every mind,
one soul, one feeling breathe:
the young, the old inspire
with wisdom from above;
and give us hearts and tongues of fire
to pray, and praise, and love.

5 Spirit of light! explore,
and chase our gloom away,
with lustre shining more and more
towards the perfect day:
Spirit of truth! alone
in life and death our guide;
come, Spirit of adoption! now
may we be sanctified.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord God, the Spirit blest
• Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (alt.)
• Meter: 66.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 3:17-18
  ;
  2 Peter 1:19-21
  ;
  Acts 2:1-13
  ;
  Acts 2:17-18
  ;
  Galatians 4:5-7
  ;
  Joel 2:21-29
  ;
  John 14:15-17
  ;
  John 15:26-27
  ;
  John 16:12-15
  ;
  Luke 24:44-49
  ;
  Romans 8:12-17
• Topic: Anniversary of a Church; Baptism; Commissioning Service; Confirmation Service; Divine Inspiration; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Light; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days: Apostles; Saints Days and Holy Days: Evangelists; Sanctification; Worship: Gathering

Tune Information

• Name: VENICE
• Composer: William Amps, 1824-1910
• Meter: 66.86
• Key: D Major