SPIRIT, STRENGTH OF ALL THE WEAK

“Strengthened with might by His Spirit.” Ephesians 3:16

Thomas B. Pollock (1836-1896)

Words: Thom­as B. Poll­ock (1836-1896).

Music: Gow­er’s Li­ta­ny, John H. Gow­er, 1891 (MI­DI, score).

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Spirit, strength of all the weak,
Giving courage to the meek,
Teaching faltering hopes to speak;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Spirit, aiding all who yearn
More of truth divine to learn
And with deeper love to burn;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Spirit, Fount of faith and joy,
Giving peace without alloy,
Hope that nothing can destroy;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Source of love and light divine,
With that hallowing grace of Thine,
More and more upon us shine;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

Holy, loving, as Thou art,
Come and live within our heart,
Never from us to depart;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.

May we soon, from sin set free,
Where Thy work may perfect be,
Jesus’ face with rapture see:
Hear us, Holy Spirit.