Many of you know that my quiet time includes my bible, a journal, a hymnal, and a cup of coffee. This morning I was praying the words to this hymn - I tweaked the words to this great hymn and put it to the tune of the familiar "In Christ Alone" by Getty and Townend. I think it works quite well. The words just moved me deeply this morning and I hope it does you as well!
The chorus is in italics.
O Breath of Life, come sweeping through.
Revive Thy Church with life and pow’r;
O Breath of life, come, cleanse, renew
Prepare thy Church to meet this hour.
O Wind of God, come bend ,break us,
till humbly we confess our need;
then in Thy tenderness remake
revive, restore, for this we plead.
O Breath of Love, come breathe within
renewing thought and will and heart;
Come, Love of Christ, afresh to win
revive Thy Church in ev’ry part.
O Heart of Christ, once broke for us
’tis there we find our strength and rest;
our broken contrite heart at peace
So let Thy waiting Church be blest.
Revive us, Lord! With zeal and fire
while harvest fields are vast and white.
Revive us, Lord, the world in wait.
Equip Thy Church to spread the light.
