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1 Eternal Spirit! 'twas thy breath
The oracles of truth inspired;
And kings and holy seers of old
With strong prophetic impulse fir'd.
2 Fill'd with thy great almighty pow'r,
Their lips with heavenly science flow'd;
Their hands a thousand wonders wrought,
Which bore the signature of God.
3 With gladsome hearts they spread the news
Of pardon, through a Saviour's blood;
And to a num'rous seeking crowd
Mark'd out the path to his abode.
4 The pow'rs of earth and hell in vain
Against the sacred word combine;
Thy providence through ev'ry age
Securely guards the work divine.
5 Thee, its great author, source of light,
Thee, its preserver, we adore;
And humbly ask a ray from thee,
Its hidden wonders to explore.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Eternal Spirit! 'twas thy breath |
| Meter: | L. M. |
| Publication Date: | 1828 |
| Topic: | The Bible the inspired source of religious knowledge; The Means of Grace: The Word of God; The Scriptures |
| Notes: | Public Domain. |
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