We can literally breathe in the Presence of God and be filled with the Holy Spirit with our breath. 2. 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love the way you love, and do what you would do. Take me to Your sanctuary. Mr. Watson also finds echoes of John 3:3-8, especially verses 5-7: “Jesus answered, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love the things you love, And do what you would do.2. O breath on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure. You may be feeling great despair, but when you call upon God to be in your midst, you could finally breathe joyful air again! The simplicity of this profound hymn belies the education and knowledge of its author, Edwin Hatch (1835-1889). fill mw with life anew, Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with thee I will one will, to do and to endure. Breathe on Me, Breath of God. OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) is committed to providing the very best resources, music and service to Catholic parishes and worshipers all over the world; fulfilling our mission to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all. O breath on me, O Breath of God, So I shall never die. Breathe on me, breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will one will, To do and to endure. Elihu claims to be quickened and informed by the Divine Spirit which was once breathed into man (Genesis 2:7), whereby man became a living soul (comp. To learn more, or to obtain a license for these lyrics, please visit our, O Breathe On Me, O Breath of God [Accompaniment Package - Downloadable], O Breathe On Me, O Breath of God [Keyboard Accompaniment - Downloadable], O Breathe On Me, O Breath of God [Instrumental Accompaniment - Downloadable], O Breathe On Me, O Breath of God [Guitar Accompaniment - Downloadable], O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God [Choral - Downloadable], Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent). Educated at Pembroke College, Oxford, Hatch ministered in an Anglican parish in the slums of east London before accepting a position at Trinity College in Quebec where he taught classics. Jesus didn’t just breathe on the disciples 2,000 years ago. 1 Breathe on me, breath of God: fill me with life anew, that I may love as you have loved and do as you would do. The author invokes the Holy Spirit to come into his life and transform it. "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" is an English Christian hymn. Breathe on me, breath of God. Most Short Meter tunes are set with iambic texts (beginning on a weak beat) while this hymn requires a tune that begins on a strong beat because each stanza starts with an imperative verb invoking God to “Breathe on me.”. It was written by Edwin Hatch, a Church of England vicar and the Professor of Classics at the University of Trinity College in Canada. that I may love what thou dost love, TRENTHAM was composed by Robert Jackson (1842-1914) in 1888 originally for a text by Henry W. Baker, “O Perfect Love of Life.” 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, so shall I … Every time we are baptized in the Holy Spirit, it is God’s breath … Using the first-person perspective throughout the hymn adds to the hymn’s power as the singer seeks the breath of God (Genesis 2:7) as a source for renewal. Acts 17:22-25 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I … C G C. And do what Thou wouldst do . 2 Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until with you I will one will, to do or to endure. It was first published privately in 1878 and publicly published in 1886. Speak to me, word of God. 3 Breathe on me, breath of God, my will to yours incline, until this selfish part of me glows with your fire divine. Breathe on me, breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will one will, To do and to endure. ©2020 OCP All Rights ReservedTerms of Use  Privacy Policy, Song lyrics on ocp.org are for personal use only, and may not be reproduced without an appropriate license. Breathe on me, breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. Dr. Hawn is professor of sacred music at Perkins School of Theology. Nashville, TN 37212 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is one with thine, to do and to endure. O breathe on me, O Breath of God… Our hymn draws largely from John 20:21-22, following John’s account of the Resurrection, for its inspiration: “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. “Breathe on me, Breath of God,” has uplifted the hearts of many a Christian and remains an immortal favorite. Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, Year B - Lectionary Planning Notes, Company's Coming and do what thou wouldst do. Job 32:8).And the breath of the Almighty hath given me life; or, quiekened me - originated and preserved my life. Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure; until with thee I will one will, to do and to endure. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. History of Hymns: "Breathe on Me, Breath of God", "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" 1. C Am G. Fill me with life anew. Share This Lyrics. As the Father has sent me, even, so send I you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” (RSV) God breathed into man the breath of life and He wants to breathe upon us again. View staff by program area to ask for additional assistance. First Sunday after Christmas, Year B, Company's Coming 2220 Snowy Egret Lane, Los Osos CA 93402; 805-528-0654 Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ Accompaniment Books, Breaking Bread, Today’s Missal and Music Issue Accompaniment Books. 1908 Grand Avenue, C Am F. That I may love what Thou dost love. 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do. The tune most often used in the U.S. is TRENTHAM, named for a small village in Staffordshire, England. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp … This passage in John correlates with Genesis 2:7 where “the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly thine, until this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine. Hatch was recognized as an authority on the early church as a result of his Bampton Lectures, “On the Organization of Early Christian Churches,” which were acknowledged by a leading continental scholar on this topic and translated into German. Join our email list: Learn about new products and events, and receive exclusive deals each month! Words by Edwin Hatch Music by Robert Jackson [Verse 1] G C G Breathe on me, breath of God, G C D D7 Fill me with life a - new, G D Em7 C That I … Discipleship Ministries In Job 37:10 we read, "By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast." Visit the post for more. 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will Thy will, To do and to endure. Breathe on me, breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will one will, To do and to endure. 1. 3 Breathe on me, breath of God; fulfil my heart's desire, until this earthly part of me glows with your heavenly fire. 2 Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is one with yours, to do and to endure. by book of Bible. - The Spirit of God hath made me.This is assigned as the main reason why Job should give his best attention to Elihu's words. Check out Breathe On Me, Breath of God by The Miserable Offenders on Amazon Music. This hymn encapsulates a deep desire to be renewed in Christ, and purified by the Holy Spirit. Breathe on me breath of God My spirit yearns for You Hide me in Your fathering arms Fill up my longing soul Flood over me like a river my G I love the current praise song that says "You are the air I breathe, Your holy Presence in me." Breathe on me breath of God Until my heart is pure Until my will is one with Yours To do and to endure [Chorus 1] I don't want to take one more step without You 'Cause Your presence is … 3. Breathe on me, breath of God, Blend all my soul with Thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine. Hatch’s widow then published this hymn posthumously in Towards Fields of Light: Sacred Poems (1890). God is ready to breathe His breath of life in those situations that appear to cause panic and despair in your life. Here, the "breath of God" and "blast of his anger" are merely metaphors for the judgment and wrath of God. Here, the "breath of God" is a metaphor for God's activity in creation—reminding us that God is sovereign over all activity in nature. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will one will, To do and to endure. British hymnologist J.R. Watson notes that the hymn “was given the title of ‘Spiritus Dei’ [Spirit of God], thus linking the image of ‘breath’ with that of the Holy Spirit (as in the Greek, where the same word is used for ‘spirit’ and ‘breath.’” Summarizing the message of the hymn, Mr. Watson suggests that the breath of God “brings new life and love, purity and obedience, surrender and inspiration, and finally eternal life, as the hymn moves through various stages of Christian experience and discipline towards a unity with God.” Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I never die, Henry Allon included it in the hymnal, The Congregational Psalmist in 1886. Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly thine, till all this earthly part of me But live with you the perfect life, For all eternity. The breath is also teaching me that it is God’s breath, given from the mouth of God to the nostrils of the first human, mouth to mouth, as we learn in Genesis and hear about things “in the beginning.” And Ezekiel, as far as he could see, saw nothing but dry bones, and God said, “I will cause breath to enter them….” (877) 899-2780, Discipleship Ministries is an agency of The United Methodist Church© 2020 Discipleship Ministries. Edwin HatchThe UM Hymnal, No. Hymn Lists. O breath on me, O Breath of God, My will to yours incline, Until this selfish part of me Glows with your fire divine. 1 Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love the things you love and do what you would do. The hymn was first published by Hatch in Between Doubt and Prayer (1878), a privately printed volume. Vineyard Music - Breath of God Lyrics. Edwin Hatch, who wrote this hymn, was a great scholar. All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy. Breath On Me, Breath of God Spirit of truth, who moved over the waters in the beginning of creation, and who Jesus sent from God to be with us as our Comforter, Helper, and Advocate forever, guide us in the way of truth and light, we ask in Jesus’ holy name. Breathe on me. C F C. Breathe on me, breath of God C Am G. Until my heart is pure C Am F Soft and still, inside my heart. Although Hatch did not produce very many hymns in his lifetime, “Breathe on me, Breath of God” has been published in hundreds of hymnals. Second Sunday after Christmas, Year B, Home This passage in John correlates with Genesis 2:7 where “the LORD God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” The author invokes the Holy Spirit to come into his life and transform it. In spite of Hatch’s scholarship, his one remaining hymn reflects both a profound simplicity and a deep knowledge of Scripture. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. Speak to me, voice of God. 3 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine. 2 Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure, until my will is one with yours to do and to endure. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born anew.’” That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Until my heart is pure; Until my will is one with yours, To do and to endure.3. For those who wish to appreciate the intricacies of text and tune relationships, TRENTHAM is the only Short Meter tune (6.6.8.6) in The UM Hymnal that works well with this text. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine. Breathe Upon Me Breath Of God Breathe Upon Me Spirit Of The Lord As I Lift My Hands In Surrender To Your Name Most High I Am Yielding To Your Spirit I Am Walking In Your Love Jesus, I Adore Your Holy Name. Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do. Comfort, heal, restore with light. An esteemed member of the Oxford University faculty, he became widely known for his Brampton Lectures, which were translated into German by the great Adolph von Harnack, a great German scholar. Verse 4. 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. Even now, I am reminded of a special hymn: Breathe on me, breath of God, After serving as Rector of Quebec High School, he returned to Oxford to become the vice-principal of St. Mary’s Hall, and took several posts including the Bampton Lecturer, Reader in Ecclesiastical History, and the Hibbert Lecturer. 420, Breathe on me, Breath of God,