Above: Pentecost, by El Greco
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Hymn Source = Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church (1917), United Lutheran Church in America (1918-1962) and its immediate predecessors
Original German Text (1651) by Johann Niedling (1602-1668)
English Translation (1913) by John Caspar Mattes (1876-1948)
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1. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
In ev’ry need Thou bringest aid,
Thou comest forth from God’s great throne,
From God, the Father and the Son;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
2. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
Make us to love Thy sacred Word;
The holy flame of love impart,
That charity may warm each heart;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
3. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
Increase our faith in our dear Lord;
Unless Thy grace the power should give,
None can believe in Christ and life;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
4. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
Enlighten us by Thy blest Word;
Teach us to know the Father’s love,
And His dear Son, Who reigns above:
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
5. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
By Whom our souls to heaven are led,
Make us to fight so valiantly
That we may reign eternally;
O Spirit, O Spirit of God.
6. O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
Forsake us not in death or need.
We’ll sing Thy praise and honor Thee
With grateful hearts eternally;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
GATHERED PRAYERS 
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