Ancient and Modern ‎#262

262. Spirit of mercy, truth, and love

1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love,
O shed thine influence from above,
and still from age to age convey
the wonders of this sacred day.

2 In every clime, by every tongue,
be God's surpassing glory sung;
let all the listening earth be taught
the acts our great Redeemer wrought.

3 Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide,
still o'er thy holy church preside;
still let us all thy blessings prove,
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit of mercy, truth, and love
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 14:26-27
  ;
  Acts 2:1-21
• Topic: Blessing; Church: nature of; Church Year: Pentecost; Holy Spirit: as Comforter; Holy Spirit: Invocation of; Pentecost and the Work of the Holy Spirit
• Source: From the Foundling Hospital Psalms, Hymns and Anthems, London, 1774; alt.

Tune Information

• Name: MELCOMBE
• Harmonizer: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
• Composer (melody and bass): Samuel Webbe, the elder (1740-1816)
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: An Essay on the Church Plain-chant, 1782