A Gift for St. Patrick's Day

Hymn to the Spirit...

“Hymn to the Spirit”

Spirit from heaven, our faith awaken,
And give our hearts new songs to sing.
It is from you that every breath is taken,
You dwell within each living thing.
Grant us your peace, and with love surround us,
And be our souls’ most welcome guest.
Your many graces are all around us,
And with your gifts we are most blessed.

You speak to us in so many voices,
In times of laughter, in times of tears.
This world presents us with many choices.
Our lives are filled with hopes and fears.
You plant the seeds of truth inside us,
All worldly cares to rise above.
You speak the words that alone can guide us:
You speak of wisdom, you speak of love.

Spirit from heaven, our faith awaken,
And give our hearts new songs to sing.
It is from you that every breath is taken,
You dwell within each living thing.
Oh may your hand be on our shoulders,
And guide us through every passing day,
As time moves onward and we grow older,
‘til we are home with you to stay.
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My words to the traditional Irish tune, "Kerrickfergus". sung by the choir of St. Joseph Church, St. Johns, MI
TPM;1991