475. O Spirit of the living God

O Spirit of the living God,
In all thy plenitude of grace,
Where'er the foot of man hath trod,
Descend on our apostate race.

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

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

Convert the nations! far and nigh
The triumphs of the cross record;
The Name of Jesus glorify
Till every people call him Lord.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O Spirit of the living God
Author: James Montgomery (1823)
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1916
Topic: Whitsunday; Ember Days and Ordination; Missions (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: MELCOMBE
Composer: Samuel Webbe (1782)
Meter: L.M.
Incipit: 55432 16551 76554
Key: D Major



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