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Verse 1
Breathe on me, breath of God, (Gen. 2:7, Job 33:4, Ezek. 37:5-6, John 20:22)
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love,
And do what Thou wouldst do.
Verse 2
Breathe on me, breath of God,
Until my heart is pure, (Ps. 51:10, Matt. 5:8)
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.
Verse 3
Breathe on me, breath of God,
Blend all my soul with Thine, (John 17:21-23, I Cor. 6:17)
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.
Verse 4
Breathe on me, breath of God,
So shall I never die, (John 11:26)
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.