Put Forth, O God, Thy Spirit's Might

Verse 1

Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might and bid thy church increase, in breadth and length, in depth and height, her unity and peace.

Verse 2

Let works of darkness disappear before thy conquering light; let hatred and tormenting fear pass with the passing night.

Verse 3

Let what apostles learned of thee be ours from age to age; their steadfast faith, our unity, their peace our heritage.

Verse 4

O Judge divine of human strife! O Vanquisher of pain! To know thee is eternal life, to serve thee is to reign.