Verse 1
O Breath of God, breathe on
us now,
And move within us while we [pray;
The spring of our new life art Thou,
The very light of our new day.
Verse 2
O strangely art Thou with us, Lord,
Neither in height nor depth to
seek:
In nearness shall Thy voice be [heard;
Spirit to spirit Thou dost speak.
Verse 3
Christ is our Advocate on high;
Thou art our Advocate within:
O plead the truth and make reply
To every argument of sin.
Verse 4
But ah, this faithless heart of mine!
The way I know; I know my guide:
Forgive me, O my Friend divine,
That I so often turn aside.
Verse 5
Be with me when no other friend
The mystery of my heart can
share:
And be Thou known, when fears
transcend,
By Thy best name of Comforter.
Alfred H. Vine