The Hymnbook ‎#242

242. O Spirit of the Living God

1 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.

2 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.

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

4 O Spirit of the Lord, prepare
All the round earth her God to meet;
Breathe Thou abroad like morning air,
Till hearts of stone begin to beat.

5 Baptize the nations; far and nigh
The triumphs of the cross record;
The name of Jesus glorify,
Till every kindred call Him Lord.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Spirit of the living God
• Title: O Spirit of the Living God
• Author: James Montgomery (1823)
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Acts 1:8
  ;
  Acts 2:1-4
  ;
  Revelation 14:6
• Topic: Missions; Name of Jesus, The; Spirit, The Holy

Tune Information

• Name: WINCHESTER NEW
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Musikalisches Handbuch, Hamburg, 1690
• Notes: Alternative tune, "Melcombe," Hymn 45.