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HYMN #0507 A&M #507 • Ancient & Modern Meter: S 5 s s 5 7 7 7 7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #507: Bounteous Spirit, ever shedding

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

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The Spirit of the Lordfilleth the icorW
»/ "pOrXTEOUS Spieit, ever shedding
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D Life the world to liU !
Swarms the fruitful globe o'erspreading..
Shoals their ocean pathway threading,
Own Thy qnick'ning thrill :
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Author of each creature's birth,
Life of life beneath the earth.
Everywhere, 0 Spirit Blest,
Thou art motion, {p) Thou art rest.
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nif ^Lowliest homage now before Thee
Let the ransom'd pay ;
For Thy wondrous gifts adore Thee,
By Thy holiness implore Thee,
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IVhiie in love they pray :
Holy ! Holy ! we repeat,
KnceliQg at Thy mercy-seat ;
There unbosom every woe,
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Groanings Thou alone eaast know.
w/'^Come, Creator I grace bestowing, —
All Thy sevenfold dower !
Come, Thy peace and bounty strowing.
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Earth's Renewer! Thine the sowing,
Thine the gladd'ning shower.
Comforter ! what joy Thou art
To the blest and faithfnl heart ;
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But to man's primeval foe
Uttermost despair and woe.
Pount of grace for every nation,
Eefuge of the soul !
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Strengthen Thou each new creation,
AYith the waters of salvation
Rule on earth the powers that be :
Give us priests inspired of Thee ;
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Through Thy Holy Chnrch increase
Purest unitv and peace.
O'er the waters of creation
Moved Thy Wings Divine ;
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When the world, to animation
"Waking 'neath Thy visitation,
Teem'd with powers benign :
Thou didst man to being call,
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Didst restore him from his fall ;
Pouring, like the latter rain,
Grace to quicken him again.
Tliinc the Gospel voices, crying
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As with trumpet sound ;
Till the world, in darkness lying.
Rose from deathly sleep, descrying
Heavenly light aroimd.
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Man, to reach that prize reveal'd,
Arm'd with Thee as with a shield,
S'erved and girt his fight to win.
Quells the prince of death and sin.
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Pur gc and sanctify us wholly
From the leaven of ill ;
Save from Satan's grasp unholy ;
To a living faith and lowly
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Mould the upright will ;
Till the olden zeal return,
And with mutual love we bum ;
Till in peace, no more to roam.
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All the flock bo pithcr'd home.
A - men.
The^e cerses may be omitted, if the TTijvin he thoitjiit (co lonj.
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Bounteous Spirit, ever shedding"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #507 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 18 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

  • Poetic Meter: S 5 s s 5 7 7 7 7
  • Stanza Structure: 18 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
  • Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
  • Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.
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