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Text:Spirit of mercy, truth, and love
Tune:ST BARTHOLOMEW
Composer:Henry Duncalf

197. 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: 2000
Scripture: ;
Topic: Pentecost
Source: Founding Hospital Collection, 1774, alt.
Notes: Alternative tunes: WARRINGTON, 415 or MELCOMBE, 6a
Tune Information
Name: ST BARTHOLOMEW
Composer: Henry Duncalf (c. 1762)
Meter: LM
Key: B♭ Major



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