Breathe on us, Lord of life,

Edwin Hatch (1835-1889)

4 Verses Holy Spirit Empowerment

Verse 1

Breathe on us, Lord of life, Fill us with life anew, That we may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do.

Verse 2

Breathe on us, Lord of life, Until our hearts are pure, Until with Thee we will one will, To do or to endure.

Verse 3

Breathe on us, Lord of life, Till we are wholly Thine, Till all this earthly part of us Glows with Thy fire divine.

Verse 4

Breathe on us, Lord of life, So shall we never die, But live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity.