O
Spirit
of the
living
God,
Thou
light
and
fire
divine,
Descend
upon
Thy
church
once
more,
and
make it
truly
Thine.
Fill it
with
love
and joy
and
power,
with
righteousness
and
peace;
Till
Christ
shall
dwell
in
human
hearts,
and sin
and
sorrow
cease.
Blow,
wind of
God!
With
wisdom
blow
until
our
minds
are
free
From
mists
of
errors,
clouds
of
doubt,
which
blind
our
eyes to
Thee.
Burn,
winged
fire!
Inspire
our
lips
with
flaming
love
and
zeal,
To
preach
to all
Thy
great
good
news,
God’s
glorious
common
weal.
Teach
us to
utter
living
words
of
truth
which
all may
hear,
The
language
all may
understand
when
love
speaks
loud
and
clear;
Till
every
age and
race
and
clime
shall
blend
their
creeds
in one,
And
earth
shall
form
one
family
by whom
Thy
will is
done.
So
shall
we know
the
power
of
Christ
Who
came
this
world
to
save;
So
shall
we rise
with
Him to
life
which
soars
beyond
the
grave;
And
earth
shall
win
true
holiness,
which
makes
Thy
children
whole;
Still,
perfected
by
Thee,
we
reach
creation’s
glorious
goal!
