Author: Tom Colvin, 1925- Hymnal: Together in Song #412 (1999) Meter: 12.9.12.9 with refrain Hymnal Title: Together in Song First Line: God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us Lyrics: 1 God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us,
re-create and guide us, Spirit-friend:
Spirit who enlivens, sanctifies, enlightens,
sets us free, is now our Spirit-friend.
Refrain:
Spirit of our Father, Spirit-friend,
Spirit of our Jesus, Spirit-friend,
Spirit of God's people, Spirit-friend.
2 Darkened roads are clearer, heavy burdens lighter
When we're walking with our Spirit-friend:
now we need not fear the powers of the darkness:
none can overcome our Spirit-friend. [Refrain]
3 Now we are God's people, bonded by his presence,
agents of his purpose, Spirit-friend:
lead us forward ever, slipping backward never,
to your re-made world, our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] Topics: Consummation in Christ; Discipleship; Fellowship in the Church; Freedom; Friendship; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; People of God; Renewal; Sanctification Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 Languages: English Tune Title: NATOMAH
Spirit of our Father, Spirit-friend