Pour down Thy spirit from above

Verse 1

Pour down Thy Spirit from above, And bid all strife and discord cease; Joint heart to heart in mutual love, O reign among us, Prince of Peace.

Verse 2

If in the souls where love should be Arise the storms of fierce self-will, Calm Thou that troubled, angry sea, Speak to the tempest, Peace, be still.

Verse 3

If rude reproach be o’er us flung, And slander wound as with a sword, Rule Thou th’unruly answering tongue, And silence every vengeful word.

Verse 4

Whene’er in this wild world we meet, Unkindly deeds that anger move, Teach us forgiveness, triumph sweet, To conquer evil will with love.

Verse 5

In every land, in every home, In every heart let love increase; Let love proclaim Thy kingdom come, O reign among us, Prince of Peace.