Spirit of Life, in this new dawn

178 Maryton. L. M.

1. Spirit of Life, in this new dawn,
   Give us the faith that follows on,
   Letting thine all-pervading power
   Fulfill the dream of this high hour.

2. Spirit Creative, give us light,
   Lifting the raveled mists of night.
   Touch thou our dust with spirit hand
   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.
                         Earl Marlatt
                         The Methodist Hymnal 1939 edition