Breath of God

When I awoke this morning after hearing the street cleaner rumble by, I heard the beautiful hymn, Breathe on Me, Breath of God. We have been singing this hymn in SpiritCare this month. It is a profound hymn to sing in the midst of those, including me, who struggle with illness, impatience, and frailty.  It is a reminder that if I ever doubt whom or what God loves, I simply need to look.  Does this mean that everything we humans do is worthy of this love?  Alas, no. Yet, God continues to love with a love that is beyond comprehension.  As the psalmist says in Psalm 139, "such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain." Hopefully, this knowing will bring us to a state of humility, not complacency. There is much that we can and should attend to. 

  

I include two versions of the first verse of this hymn.  The shift in language does make for a subtle change.        

  

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, 

fill me with life anew. 

That I may love the way you love 

and do what you would do.

   

   

Peace be with you today, and always.