Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#595

595. O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us

1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive your Church with life and power;
O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit your Church to meet this hour.

2 O Wind of God, come bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need:
then in your tenderness remake us,
revive, restore; for this we plead.

3 O Breath of Love, come breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart:
come, Love of Christ, afresh to win us,
revive your Church in every part.

4 Revive us, Lord! is zeal abating
while harvest fields are vast and white?
Revive us, Lord, the world is waiting,
equip your Church to spread the light.

Text Information

• First Line: O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us
• Author: Elizabeth Ann Head (1850-1936)
• Meter: 98 98
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:2
  ;
  Acts 17:25
  ;
  Ephesians 4:12
  ;
  Genesis 2:7
  ;
  Hebrews 12:4-6
  ;
  Luke 10:1-2
  ;
  Matthew 9:37-38
  ;
  Psalm 85:6
  ;
  Psalm 104:30
  ;
  Romans 5:5
  ;
  Romans 12:2
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year: Pentecost; Holy Spirit: name and images for; Mission; Renewal

Tune Information

• Name: SUNSET
• Composer: George Gilbert Stocks (1877-1960)
• Meter: 98 98
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © The Governors of Repton School