143. Spirit of mercy, truth and love

1 Spirit of mercy, truth, and love,
Shed thy blest influence from above,
And still from age to age convey
The wonders of this sacred day.

2 In every clime, by every tongue,
Be God's eternal praises sung;
Let all the listening earth be taught
The acts our great Redeemer wrought.

3 Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide,
Still o'er thy holy Church preside;
Still let mankind thy blessings prove,
Spirit of mercy, truth and love.

Text Information
First Line: Spirit of mercy, truth and love
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Topic: The Christian Year: Pentecost or Whitsunday; Gradual
Source: Foundling Hospital Collection, 1774
Notes: Alternative tune WARRINGTON 428
Tune Information
Name: BIRLING
Harmonizer: Geoffrey Shaw, 1879-1943
Meter: LM
Key: B♭ Major
Source: Melody from an early 19th-century Nottingham collection



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