Lyrics
Holy Spirit, living Breath of God,
Breathe new life into my willing soul.
Bring the presence of the risen Lord
To renew my heart and make me whole.
Cause Your Word to come alive in me;
Give me faith for what I cannot see;
Give me passion for Your purity.
Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me.
Holy Spirit, come abide within;
May Your joy be seen in all I do—
Love enough to cover ev’ry sin
In each thought and deed and attitude,
Kindness to the greatest and the least,
Gentleness that sows the path of peace.
Turn my striving into works of grace.
Breath of God, show Christ in all I do.
Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth,
Giving life to all that God has made,
Show Your power once again on earth;
Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways.
Let the fragrance of our prayers arise.
Lead us on the road of sacrifice
That in unity the face of Christ
Will be clear for all the world to see.
Devotional Thought
It's important to note and reflect upon the many faith-filled requests made of the Holy Spirit by anyone who sings this hymn:
Holy Spirit...
Breathe new life into my willing soul
Bring the presence of the risen Lord
Cause Your Word to come alive in me
Give me faith for what I cannot see
Give me passion for Your purity
Come abide within
Turn my striving into works of grace
Show Christ in all I do (love, joy, kindness, gentleness)
Show Your power on earth
Cause Your church to hunger for Your ways
Let the fragrance of our prayers arise
Lead us on the road of sacrifice
May we be one with Christ so that His face is clear for the world to see
We can be confident that when we pray to the Holy Spirit with such belief in His presence and power, He will make His presence and power known in our lives.
Be encouraged to use this hymn as a personal prayer today, and all along your walk of faith.