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Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Author: Christopher Idle (b. 1938) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #261 (2013) Meter: 13.10.13.10 with refrain First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Lyrics: Refrain: Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness, Wind of the Lord, blowing strongly and free: strength of our serving and joy of our worshipping — Spirit of God, bring your fulness to me! 1 You came to interpret and teach us effectively all that the Saviour has spoken and done; to glorify Jesus is all your activity — promise and gift of the Father and Son: [Refrain] 2 You came with your gifts to supply all our poverty, pouring your love on the Church in her need; you came with your fruit for our growth to maturity, richly refreshing the souls that you feed: [Refrain] 3 You came to the world in its pride and futility, warning of dangers, directing us home; now with us and in us, we welcome your company; Spirit of Christ, in his name you have come: [Refrain] Topics: Children and All-Age Worship; Church Worship; Church Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit Fruit of; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Pentecost and the Work of the Holy Spirit; Proper 8 Year C Scripture: John 16:5-15 Languages: English Tune Title: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY
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Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Author: Christopher M. Idle, b. 1938 Hymnal: Common Praise #576 (2000) Meter: 13.10.13.10 with refrain First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Topics: Pentecost Year B; Baptism and Confirmation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 Languages: English Tune Title: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY
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Spirit of Holiness

Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #287 (1990) Meter: 12.10.12.10 with refrain First Line: You come to interpret and teach us effectively Refrain First Line: Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness Lyrics: [Refrain:] Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness, wind of the Lord, blowing strongly and free, strength of our serving and joy of our worshiping: Spirit of God, bring your fullness to me! 1 You came to interpret and teach us effectively all that the Savior has spoken and done; to glorify Jesus is all your activity-- promise and gift of the Father and Son. (Refrain) 2 You came with your gifts to supply all our poverty, pouring your love on the Church in her need; you came with your fruit for our growth to maturity, richly refreshing the souls that you feed. (Refrain) 3 You came to the world in its pride and futility, warning of danger, directing us home; now with us and in us, we welcome your company, Spirit of Christ, in his name you have come! (Refrain) Topics: Adoration of The Holy Spirit; Church Renewal; Fruit of the Spirit; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Ministry; Holy Spirit renewing Scripture: John 14:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY
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Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #246 (1987) Meter: 12.10.12.10.12.11.12.11 First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Lyrics: Refrain: Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness, wind of the Lord, blowing strongly and free: strength of our serving and joy of our worshiping — Spirit of God, bring your fullness to me! 1 You came to interpret and teach us effectively all that the Saviour has spoken and done; to glorify Jesus is all your activity - promise and gift of the Father and Son: [Refrain] 2 You came with your gifts to supply all our poverty, pouring your love on the Church in her need; you came with your fruit for our growth to maturity, richly refreshing the souls that you feed. [Refrain] Topics: God, Spirit Breath of Life; Pentecost The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 8 The Fruit of the Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY

Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Author: Christoper Martin Idle, b. 1938 Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #469 (2004) Meter: 12.10.12.10.12.11.12.11 First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Languages: English Tune Title: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY

Spirit of holiness

Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: Complete Mission Praise #611 (1999) Meter: 12.10.12.10.12.11.12.11 First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Topics: The Godhead The Holy Spirit; Seasons of the Christian Year Pentecost Languages: English Tune Title: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY

Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Hymnal: Hymns for Praise and Worship #240 (1984) First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Topics: Holy Spirit, The Languages: English

Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Author: Christopher Idle Hymnal: Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #537 (2013) First Line: You came to interpret and teach us effectively Topics: The Holy Spirit His Presence in the Church Scripture: John 14:26 Languages: English Tune Title: BLOW THE WIND SOUTHERLY

Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Hymnal: Church Family Worship #323 (1988) Meter: 12.10.12.10.12.11.12.11 Languages: English

Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness

Hymnal: Sing Glory #449 (1999) Meter: 12.10.12.10.12.11.12.11

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