Trinity Hymnal ‎#255

255. Spirit of God, that moved of old

1 Spirit of God, that moved of old
Upon the waters' darkened face,
Come, when our faithless hearts are cold,
And stir them with an inward grace.

2 Thou that art pow'r and peace combined,
All highest strength, all purest love,
The rushing of the mighty wind,
The brooding of the gentle dove.

3 Come, give us still thy pow'rful aid,
And urge us on, and make us thine;
Nor leave the hearts that once were made
Fit temples for thy grace divine.

4 Nor let us quench thy sev'nfold light;
But still with softest breathings stir
Our wayward souls, and lead us right,
O Holy Ghost, the Comforter.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit of God, that moved of old
• Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1823-1895
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Genesis 1:2
  ;
  Ezekiel 36:27
  ;
  1 Corinthians 6:19
• Topic: Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Comforter; Holy Spirit: Dove; Holy Spirit: Grieving the; Holy Spirit: Indwelling; Holy Spirit: Prayers to

Tune Information

• Name: SOLDAU
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Wittenberg Gesangbuch, 1524