Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Be present, Spirit of the Lord,
Let sounds of earth be dumb;
The Father's love be shed abroad,
The dew of blessing on us poured:
O silent Spirit, come!
O silent Spirit, come!
2 In pow'r unseen upon us rest,
Your gracious gifts impart:
A mind renewed, a spirit blessed,
A life where Christ is manifest,
An understanding heart,
An understanding heart.
3 Love's sov'reign work of grace fulfill,
Our souls to Christ incline,
Intent to do the Father's will
And stand by faith before him still
In righteousness divine,
In righteousness divine.
4 O Spirit, come, and with us stay;
Make every heart your home.
So work in us that we who pray
May walk with Christ in wisdom's way:
O Holy Spirit, come!
O Holy Spirit, come! Topics: Pentecost; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: REPTON
Be Present, Spirit of the Lord