O Breath Of God, Breathe On Us Now

O breath of God, breathe on us now,
and move within us while we pray:
The spring of our new life art Thou,
the very light of our new day.

O strangely art Thou with us, Lord,
neither in height nor depth to seek:
In nearness shall Thy voice be heard;
Spirit to spirit Thou dost speak.

Christ is our Advocate on high;
Thou art our Advocate within.
O plead the truth, and make reply
to every argument of sin.

But ah, this faithless heart of mine,
the way I know, I know my Guide:
Forgive me, O my Friend divine,
that I so often turn aside.

Be with me when no other friend
the mystery of my heart can share;
And be Thou known, when fears transcend,
by Thy best name of Comforter.