Eternal Spirit, power of truth
The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
14 words changed · 1 stanza only in Hymns and Tunes 1876 #170 · 1 stanza only in Hymns and Tunes 1886 #145
Verse 1
Eternal Spirit, source of truth,
Our contrite hearts inspire;
Revive the flame of heavenly love,
And feed the pure desire.
Verse 1
Eternal Spirit, power of truth,
Our contrite hearts inspire;
Revive the flame of heav'nly love,
And feed the pure desire.
Not in this version
Verse 2
'Tis thine to bid the sorrowing mind,
With guilt and fear oppressed;
'Tis thine to bid the dying live,
And give the weary rest.
Verse 2
Subdue the power of every sin,
Whate'er that sin may be;And, soothe the sorrow of the trouble mind, Andset the captive free.
Verse 3
Subdue the power of every sin,
Whate'er that sin may be;
That we, in singleness of heart,
May worship only thee.
Verse 3
Then our our spirits witness bear That we are sons of God, Redeemed from sin, from death and hell, Through our Redeemer's blood.
Not in this version