O Spirit of the Living God

Verse 1

O Spirit of the living God, in all the fullness of your grace, wherever human feet have trod, descend upon our fallen race.

Verse 2

Give tongues of fire and hearts of love to preach the reconciling word; anoint with power from heaven above whenever gospel truth is heard.

Verse 3

Let darkness turn to radiant light, confusion vanish from your path; those who are weak inspire with might: let mercy triumph over wrath!

Verse 4

O Spirit of our God, prepare the whole wide world the Lord to meet; breathe out new life, like morning air, till hearts of stone begin to beat.

Verse 5

Baptize the nations; far and near the triumphs of the cross record; till Christ in glory shall appear and every race declare him Lord! Amen.