Spirit of mercy, truth, and love

General information

Lyricist: Samuel Webbe

Settings by composers

• Ralph Harrison SATB
• Bertram Luard-Selby SATB
• Samuel Webbe SATB

Texts and Translations

English text

1  Spirit of mercy, truth, and love,
O shed thine influence from above,
And still from age to age convey
The wonders of this sacred day.

2  In every clime, by every tongue,
Be God’s surpassing glory sung;
Let all the listening earth be taught
The acts our great Redeemer wrought.

3  Unfailing comfort, heavenly guide,
Still o’er thy holy Church preside;
Still let mankind Thy blessings prove,
Spirit of mercy, truth, and love.