O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God (Johann Sebastian Bach)
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- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-08-30). Score information: A4, 1 page, 57 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with four-part harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982.
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-08-30). Score information: A4, 1 page, 159 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.
General Information
Title: O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Tune: O heiliger Geist
Lyricist: Johann Niedlingcreate page
- Translation by John Caspar Mattes
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 10 8. 88. 10
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
First published:
Description: The music is taken from BWV 493.
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Original text and translations
English text
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
in every 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.
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 live;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
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.
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
enlighten us by that same word;
teach us to know the Father’s love,
and his dear Son, who reigns above;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.