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Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling

Words and music by Timothy Rees · 1922

Key of Ab · 180 BPM · 8/4 · Church,Faith,Hope · Gen 1:1-2

Verse 1

Holy Spirit, ever
dwelling in the
holiest realms
of light Holy
Spirit, ever
brooding o'er a
world of gloom
and blight Holy
Spirit, ever
raising earthbound
souls to glory
high Living, life-
imparting Spirit you
we praise
and magnify.

Verse 2

Holy Spirit, ever
breathing on the
church the breath
of life Holy
Spirit, ever
striving through your
people's ceaseless strife
Holy Spirit, ever
forming in the
church the mind
of Christ In
our worship we
will praise
you for your
fruit and gifts
unpriced.

Verse 3

Holy Spirit, ever
working through the
church's ministry Quick'ning,
strength'ning, and absolving
setting captive sinners
free Holy
Spirit, ever
binding age to
age and soul
to soul In
community unending you
we worship and
extol.

Public domain in the United States (best-effort). Free for every use, including commercial — no license needed. Other countries may differ.