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Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Matching Instances: 3
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
ROCKINGHAM
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 498 hymnals Matching Instances: 1 Composer and/or Arranger: Edward Miller, 1735-1807 Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 13421 35655 17655 Used With Text: Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
ROCKINGHAM
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #435 (2018) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unbounded Spirit, breath of God,
Refreshing water, cleansing flame,
We give allegiance, by Your call,
To Christ, and to no other name.
2 Receive and open for review
The work we do, the word we preach,
And school us, as we teach and learn,
In careful thought and truthful speech.
3 Uncover gently all the ways
We run, resist, rebel, or hide.
Unwrap with love and bathe in light
Our pain, our sadness, and our pride.
4 Assemble, leaven, mix, and knead
Our clashing norms, opposing views,
And bake a loaf of joy and peace
That hungry hearts will not refuse.
5 Inscribe on ev'ry growing skill,
On ev'ry action, ev'ry vow,
The living name of Jesus Christ,
Beginning here, beginning now. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Christian unity; Cleansing; Holy Spirit Renewal Scripture: Romans 8:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: Total Praise #306 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unbounded Spirit, breath of God,
Refreshing water, cleansing flame,
We give allegiance, by Your call,
To Christ, and to no other name.
2 Receive and open for review
The work we do, the word we preach,
And school us, as we teach and learn,
In careful thought and truthful speech.
3 Uncover gently all the ways
We run, resist, rebel, or hide.
Unwrap with love and bathe in light
Our pain, our sadness, and our pride.
4 Assemble, leaven, mix, and knead
Our clashing norms, opposing views,
And bake a loaf of joy and peace
That hungry hearts will not refuse.
5 Inscribe on ev'ry growing skill,
On ev'ry action, ev'ry vow,
The living name of Jesus Christ,
Beginning here, beginning now. Topics: Burdens; Cleansing; Humility; Jesus Christ His Name; Prayer and Intercession; Social Concern; Wisdom Scripture: John 20:22 Languages: English Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: More Voices #155 (2007) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Unbounded Spirit, breath of God,
refreshing water, cleansing flame,
we give allegiance, through your call,
to Christ, and to no other name.
2 Receive and open for review
the work we do, the word we preach,
and school us, as we teach and learn,
in careful thought and truthful speech.
3 Uncover all the hopeless ways
we run, resist, rebel, or hide.
Unwrap with love and bathe in light
our pain, our sadness, and our pride.
4 Assemble, leaven, mix, and knead
our clashing norms, opposing views
and bake a loaf of joy and peace
that hungry hearts will not refuse.
5 Inscribe on every growing skill,
on every action, every vow,
the living name of Jesus Christ,
beginning here, beginning now. Topics: Response; Holy Spirit; Light; Teaching Scripture: Psalm 139:7 Languages: English Tune Title: PARTRIDGE
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God
Brian A. Wren
b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Author of "Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God" in One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time hymn writer. His hymn texts are published in Faith Looking Forward (1983), Praising a Mystery (1986), Bring Many Names (1989), New Beginnings (1993), and Faith Renewed: 33 Hymns Reissued and Revised (1995), as well as in many modern hymnals. He has also produced What Language Shall I Borrow? (1989), a discussion guide to inclusive language in Christian worship.
Bert Polman
Brian A. Wren
Edward Miller
1735 - 1807 Person Name: Edward Miller, 1735-1807 Adapter of "ROCKINGHAM" in One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Edward Miller, Born in the United Kingdom. The son of a pavior (stone paver), Miller left home to study music at King's Lynn. He was a flautist in Handel's orchestra. In 1752 he published “Six Solos for the German Flute”. In 1756 he was appointed organist of St. George Minster Doncaster, continuing in that post for 50 years. He also gave pianoforte lessons. He published hymns and sonatas for harpsichord, 16 editions of “The Institues of Music”, “Elegies for Voice & Pianoforte”, and Psalms of David set to music, arranged for each Sunday of the year. That work had over 5000 subscribers. He published his thoughts on performance of Psalmody in the Church of England, addressed to clergy. In 1801 he published the Psalms of Watts and Wesley for use by Methodists, and in 1804 the history and antiques of Doncaster with a map.
John Perry
Edward Miller
