1 God of the spirit-wind, whose rushing quickened
Men of all nations to faith in Thy Word,
Waken our courage as theirs is awakened,
Breathe out Thy spirit on us, O Lord.
2 Touch us with cloven flame, forging forgiveness,
Fusing our hearts into fervent accord,
Steeling our wills with the faith that Thou livest,
Temper our souls with Thy fire, O Lord.
3 God of the glowing love, making men brothers,
Burn out the dross of belief in the sword;
Fashion one vision more golden than others:
Peace evermore through Thy mercy, O Lord.
4 Then shall Thy spirit-sons, purged of all hatred,
Spuring all envy and martial reward,
Stand a world-nation, united and sacred,
Pledging eternal good-will, O Lord.
Source: Churches of Christ Hymn Book #569
Marlatt, Earl Bowman. (Columbus, Indiana, May 24, 1892--June 13, 1976, Winchester, Ind.). One of twin boys, he was born into the family of a Methodist Episcopal minister at Columbus, Ind. Graduating from DePauw University, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1912, he continued his studies at Harvard and Boston Universities, Oxford, England, and the University of Berlin. Upon returning to America he spent one year in newspaper work at Kenosha, Wisconsin, and then joined the United States Army, serving as a second lieutenant of field artillery in World War I.
He joined the staff at Boston University as Associate Professor of Philosophy in 1923, becoming Professor two years later, was Professor of Literature, Boston University School of Theology, and Dean,… Go to person page >
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