Holy Spirit, living Breath of God

“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 every 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”.