Breathe on me, breath of God,

Fill me with life anew,

That I may love what Thou dost love,

And do what Thou wouldst do.

Breathe on me, breath of God,

Until my heart is pure,

Until with Thee I will one will,

To do and to endure.

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Breathe on me, breath of God,

Blend all my soul with Thine,

Until this earthly part of me

Glows with Thy fire divine.

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Breathe on me, breath of God,

So shall I never die,

But live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity.

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Words by Edwin Hatch (1878)

My very favourite words of a hymn, ever.