Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Lyrics: 1 Be present, Spirit of the Lord,
let sounds of earth be dumb;
the Father's love be shed abroad,
the dew of blessing on us poured:
O silent Spirit, come!
O silent Spirit, come!
2 In power unseen upon us rest,
your gracious gifts impart:
a mind renewed, a spirit blessed,
a life where Christ is manifest,
an understanding heart,
an understanding heart.
3 Love's sovereign work of grace fulfil,
our souls to Christ incline,
intent to do the Father's will
and stand by faith before him still
in righteousness divine,
in righteousness divine.
4 O Spirit come, and with us stay;
make every heart your home.
So work in us that we who pray
may walk with Christ in wisdom's way:
O Holy Spirit, come!
O Holy Spirit, come! Topics: Church Year Pentecost; Discipleship; God Will of; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit Invocation of; Pentecost and the Work of the Holy Spirit; Proper 21 Year B; Renewal; Wisdom Used With Tune: REPTON
Be present, Spirit of the Lord