The Worshipbook ‎#528

528. O Spirit of the Living God

1 O Spirit of the living God,
In all the fullness of your grace,
Where'er the foot of man has trod,
Descend on our rebellious race.

2 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love
To preach the reconciling word;
Give power and blessing from above,
Whene'er the joyful sound is heard.

3 Be darkness, at your coming, light;
Confusion, order in your path;
Souls without strength inspire with might;
Bid mercy triumph over wrath.

4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
All the round earth her God to meet;
And breathe 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
• Title: O Spirit of the Living God
• Author: James Montgomery (1823, alt. 1972)
• Meter: L.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:3
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Christian Year: Pentecost; Other Observances: Mission

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Musikalisches Handbuch, Hamburg, 1690
• Notes: Arr. in Old Church Psalmody, 1864