Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Unbounded Spirit, breath of God,
Refreshing water, cleansing flame,
We give allegiance, by Your call,
To Christ, and to no other name.
2 Receive and open for review
The work we do, the word we preach,
And school us, as we teach and learn,
In careful thought and truthful speech.
3 Uncover gently all the ways
We run, resist, rebel, or hide.
Unwrap with love and bathe in light
Our pain, our sadness, and our pride.
4 Assemble, leaven, mix, and knead
Our clashing norms, opposing views,
And bake a loaf of joy and peace
That hungry hearts will not refuse.
5 Inscribe on ev'ry growing skill,
On ev'ry action, ev'ry vow,
The living name of Jesus Christ,
Beginning here, beginning now. Topics: Burdens; Cleansing; Humility; Jesus Christ His Name; Prayer and Intercession; Social Concern; Wisdom Scripture: John 20:22 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM
Unbounded Spirit, Breath of God