Songs

O breath of God, breathe on us now

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					L.M.

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. 

2	Oh, 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. 

3	 Christ is our Advocate on high; 
	Thou art our Advocate within. 
	Oh, plead the truth, and make reply 
	To every argument of sin. 

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. 

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.

								A.H. Vine