o breath of god

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.




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.




Christ is our Advocate on high;

Thou art our Advocate within.

O plead the truth, and make reply

To every argument of sin.




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.




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