Lyrics
O Breath of Life,
Come sweeping through us
Revive Thy Church with life and power;
O Breath of Life,
Come, cleanse, renew us,
And fit Thy Church to meet this hour
O Wind of God, come bend us, break us
'Till humbly we confess our need;
Then in Thy tenderness remake us,
Revive, restore, for this we plead.
O Breath of Love, come breathe within us,
Renewing thought and will and heart;
Come, Love of Christ, afresh to win us,
Revive Thy Church in every part.
O Heart of Christ, once broken for us,
'Tis there we find our strength and rest;
Our broken contrite hearts now solace,
And let Thy waiting Church be blest.
Revive us, Lord! Is zeal abating
While harvest fields are vast and white?
Revive us, Lord, the world is waiting,
Equip Thy Church to spread the light.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Mary J. Hammond
Like a gentle breeze or a powerful wind, the Holy Spirit comes to bring new life to weary hearts. "O Breath of Life" is a passionate prayer for spiritual renewal, inviting us to surrender our self-reliance and open ourselves completely to God’s transforming presence. As we allow Him to cleanse and restore us, He equips us to face today's challenges with His power and grace. Let this song be your quiet invitation to humble yourself before the Lord, trusting Him to breathe fresh vitality into your faith.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Ezekiel 37:14: “I will put my Spirit in you, and you shall live; and I will place you in your own land: and you shall know that I, Yahweh, have spoken it and performed it, says Yahweh.”
- Acts 2:4: “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
- John 3:8: “The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but don’t know where it comes from and where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”