Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #597 (2005) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit,
you have chosen me to be,
you have drawn me to your wonder,
you have set your sign on me.
2 Like a mother, you enfold me,
hold my life within your own,
feed me with your very body,
form me of your flesh and bone.
3 Like a father you protect me,
teach me the discerning eye,
hoist me up upon your shoulder,
let me see the world from high.
4 Friend and lover, in your closeness
I am known and held and blest,
in your promise is my comfort,
in your presence I may rest.
5 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit,
you have chosen me to be,
you have drawn me to your wonder,
you have set your sign on me. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Holy Spirit name and images for Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLEN
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit