Classic Poem

1. Spirit of Life, in this new dawn, Give us the
2. Spirit Creative, give us light, Lifting the
faith that follows on, Letting thine all per-
raveled mists of night; Touch thou our dust with
vading power Fulfill the dream of this high hour.
spirithand, And make us souls that understand.

3. Spirit Redeeming, give us grace
When crucified, to seek thy face;
To read forgiveness in thine eyes
Today with thee in Paradise.

4. Spirit consoling, let us find
Thy hand when sorrows leave us blind;
In the gray valley let us hear
Thy silent voice, “Lo, I am near.”

5. Spirit of Love, at evening time,
When weary feet refuse to climb,
Give us thy vision, eyes that see,
Beyond the dark, the dawn and thee.