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Eternal Spirit, power of truth

The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

14 words changed · 1 stanza only in Hymns and Tunes 1876 #170 · 1 stanza only in Hymns and Tunes 1886 #145

Verse 1

Eternal Spirit, source of truth,
Our contrite hearts inspire;
Revive the flame of heavenly love,
And feed the pure desire.

Verse 1

Eternal Spirit, power of truth,
Our contrite hearts inspire;
Revive the flame of heav'nly love,
And feed the pure desire.

Not in this version

Verse 2

'Tis thine to bid the sorrowing mind,
With guilt and fear oppressed;

'Tis thine to bid the dying live,

And give the weary rest.

Verse 2

Subdue the power of every sin,
Whate'er that sin may be;
And, soothe the sorrow of the trouble mind, And
set the captive free.

Verse 3

Subdue the power of every sin,
Whate'er that sin may be;
That we, in singleness of heart,
May worship only thee.

Verse 3

Then our our spirits witness bear That we are sons of God, Redeemed from sin, from death and hell, Through our Redeemer's blood.

Not in this version