The Hymnal 1982 ‎#521

521. Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might

1 Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might
and bid thy Church increase,
in breadth and length, in depth and height,
her unity and peace.

2 Let works of darkness disappear
before thy conquering light;
let hatred and tormenting fear
pass with the passing night.

3 Let what apostles learned of thee
be ours from age to age;
their steadfast faith our unity,
their peace our heritage.

4 O Judge divine of human strife!
O Vanquisher of pain!
To know thee is eternal life,
to serve thee is to reign.

Text Information

• First Line: Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might
• Author: Howard Chandler Robbins, 1876-1952
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Church

Tune Information

• Name: CHELSEA SQUARE
• Composer: Howard Chandler Robbins, 1876-1952
• Harmonizer: Ray Francis Brown, 1897-1964
• Composer (desc.): Lois Fyfe, b. 1927
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Melody by permission of the Estate of Howard C. Robbins.; Harmonization copyright © 1940, Estate of Ray F. Brown. Used by permission.; Descant © 1944, The Cumberland Press. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.