Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#183

183. The Spirit breathes upon the Word

1 The Spirit breathes upon the Word,
And brings the truth to sight;
Precepts and promises afford
A sanctifying light.

2 A glory gilds the sacred page,
Majestic like the sun;
It gives a light to every age,
It gives, but borrows none.

3 The hand that gave it still supplies
The gracious light and heat;
His truths upon the nations rise--
They rise, but never set.

4 Let everlasting thanks be Thine
For such a bright display
As makes a world of darkness shine
With beams of heavenly day.

5 My soul rejoices to pursue
The steps of Him I love,
Till glory breaks upon my view
In brighter worlds above.

Text Information

• First Line: The Spirit breathes upon the Word
• Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Scriptures: Inspired; Inspiration: Of Scriptures; The Godhead: Holy Scripture

Tune Information

• Name: HOLY TRINITY
• Composer: Sir Joseph Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major