Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#184

184. Eternal Spirit, source of light

1 Eternal Spirit, source of light,
Enliv'ning, consecrating fire,
Descend, and, with celestial heat,
Our dull, our frozen hearts inspire;
Our souls refine, our dross consume;
Come, condescending Spirit, come!

2 In our cold breasts, oh, strike a spark
Of that pure flame which seraphs feel;
Nor let us wander in the dark,
Nor lie benumb'd and stupid still.
Come, vivifying Spirit, come!
And make our hearts Thy constant home.

3 Let pure devotion's fervors rise!
Let ev'ry pious passion glow!
Oh, let the raptures of the skies
Kindle in our cold hearts below.
Come, purifying Spirit, come,
And make our souls Thy constant home!

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Spirit, source of light
• Meter: L. M. 6l.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Quickening; Holy Spirit: guidance of; Light: Given by the Holy Spirit; Pentecsot; Whit-Sunday
• Notes: Author from index: Pres. Davies

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