Together in Song ‎#408

408. O breath of God, breathe on us now

1 O breath of God, breathe on us now
and move within us while we pray;
you are the spring of our new life,
the very light of our new day.

2 How strangely you are with us, Lord,
neither in height nor depth to seek:
in nearness shall your voice be heard;
spirit to spirit you will speak.

3 Christ is our advocate on high;
you are our advocate within:
O plead the truth, and make reply
to every argument of sin.

4 But what a faithless heart of mine:
the way I know, I know my guide:
forgive me, O my friend divine,
that I so often turn aside.

5 Be with me when no other friend
the mystery of my heart can share;
be always known, when fears descend,
by your best name of Comforter.

Text Information

• First Line: O breath of God, breathe on us now
• Author: Alfred Henry Vine, 1845-1917 (alt.)
• Meter: 88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 2:1-10
  ;
  1 Corinthians 2:11-16
  ;
  1 John 2:1-2
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:1-5
  ;
  John 14:15-17
  ;
  John 14:23-26
  ;
  John 14:27
  ;
  John 16:7-11
  ;
  John 16:12-15
  ;
  John 20:19-23
  ;
  Psalm 85:1-8
  ;
  Revelation 2:1-7
  ;
  Romans 8:26-30
• Topic: Comfort; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Invocation; Longing for God; Morning; Mystery of God's Love; Renewal

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Composer: Philip Armes, 1836-1908
• Meter: 88.88
• Key: D Major
• Notes: A higher setting may be found at No. 402