CPWI Hymnal ‎#283

283. O Holy Ghost, thy people bless

1 O Holy Ghost, thy people bless
who long to feel thy might,
and fain would grow in holiness
as children of the light

2 To thee we bring, who art the Lord,
our selves to be thy throne;
let every thought, and deed, and word
thy pure dominion own.

3 Life-giving Spirit, o’er us move,
as on the formless deep;
give life and order, light and love,
where now is death or sleep.

4 Great gift of our ascended King,
his saving truth reveal;
our tongues inspire his praise to sing,
our hearts his love to feel.

5 True Wind of Heaven, from south or north,
for joy or chastening, blow;
the garden-spices shall spring forth
if thou wilt bid them flow.

6 O Holy Ghost, of sevenfold might,
all graces come from thee;
grant us to know and serve aright
one God in Persons Three.

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Ghost, thy people bless
• Author: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: The Holy Spirit
• Notes: Alternative tune: ST TIMOTHY, 4

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER OLD
• Composer: Thomas Este
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Psalms, 1592