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Breathe Upon Us

Russell Kelso Carter (1891) • English

Primary Scripture: John 20:22

Verse 1

Breathe upon us, Lord, from Heaven, Fill us with the Holy Ghost; Promise of the Father given, Send us now a Pentecost.

Chorus

Breathe upon us, breathe upon us, With Thy love our hearts inspire; Breathe upon us, breathe upon us, Lord, baptize us now with fire.

Verse 2

While the Spirit hovers o’er us, Open all our hearts, we pray; To Thine image, Lord, restore us, Witness in our souls today.

Chorus

Breathe upon us, breathe upon us, With Thy love our hearts inspire; Breathe upon us, breathe upon us, Lord, baptize us now with fire.

Verse 3

Lift us, Lord, oh, lift us higher, From the carnal mind set free; Fill us with refining fire, Give us perfect liberty.

Chorus

Breathe upon us, breathe upon us, With Thy love our hearts inspire; Breathe upon us, breathe upon us, Lord, baptize us now with fire.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 20:22