Lord, send thy Spirit down
by Joseph Hart·1814·Meter 6.6.8.6 (SM)
Based on John 6:34,51-58
1
Lord, send thy Spirit down
On babes that long to learn;
Open our eyes, and make us wise,
Thy body to discern.
2
'Tis by thy word we live,
And not by bread alone;
The word of truth from thy blest mouth,
O make it clearly known.
3
With what we have received
Impart thy quickening power;
We would be fed with living bread,
And live for evermore.