(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky: We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines … Continue reading #172: O Word of God Incarnate →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart: Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, And make me love Thee as I ought to love. 2 Hast Thou … Continue reading #171: Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping thru us, Revive Thy church with life and pow'r; O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us, And fit Thy Church to meet this hour. 2 O Wind of God, come … Continue reading #170: O Breath of Life →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping thru us, Revivie Thy church with life and pow'r O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us, And fit Thy Church to meet this hour. 2 O Wind of God, come … Continue reading #170: O Breath of Life →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy Spirit, faithful Guide, Ever near the Christian's side; Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrim in a dessert land; Weary souls fore'er rejoice, While they hear that sweetest voice Whisp'ring softly, "Wand'rer come"Follow Me, I'll guide … Continue reading #169: Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Thou art scatt'ring full and free; Shaw,rs the thirsty land refreshing -- Let some drops now fall on me. REFRAIN Even me, even me Let Thy blessing fall on me. … Continue reading #168: Even Me →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy Spirit, now outpoured Sent by our ascendend Lord, Bless our gath'ring  here today, Be our hallowed Guest, we pray. 2 Fill each hearth and reign alone, Break the idols we have known; Lead us to confession … Continue reading #167: Holy Spirit, Now Outpoured →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Search me, O God, and know my heart today; Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray. See if there be some wicked way in me; Cleanse me from ev'ry sin and set me free. 2 … Continue reading #166: Cleanse Me →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Holy Ghost, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 2 Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin … Continue reading #165: Holy Ghost, with Light Divine →

(Part of a series singing through the hymnbook I grew up with: Great Hymns of the Faith) 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love And do what Thou wouldst do. 2 Breathe of me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, … Continue reading #164: Breathe on Me, Breath of God →