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