Introduction
“Breathe On Me Breath Of God” is a famous hymn that is sung in many churches around the world. It was written by Edwin Hatch in 1878 and has been a favorite among Christians for over a century. The hymn is a prayer for the Holy Spirit to fill the hearts of believers and transform their lives.
Verse 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 first verse of the hymn is a prayer for the Holy Spirit to fill us with new life. We ask God to help us love what He loves and to do what He wants us to do. This is a reminder that we cannot do anything on our own and need the help of the Holy Spirit to guide us.
Chorus
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.
The chorus of the hymn is a plea for the Holy Spirit to continue working in our lives until our hearts are pure and we are in complete unity with God. We ask God to help us endure through difficult times and to do His will in all things.
Verse 2
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.
In the second verse, we ask the Holy Spirit to take complete control of our lives until we are wholly God’s. We ask God to fill us with His divine fire and to transform us into His image.
Verse 3
Breathe on me, Breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.
The third verse is a reminder that the Holy Spirit gives us eternal life. We ask God to help us live a perfect life with Him for all eternity.
Conclusion
“Breathe On Me Breath Of God” is a beautiful hymn that reminds us of our need for the Holy Spirit in our lives. We cannot do anything on our own and need God’s help to guide us. Let us continue to pray for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts and transform our lives.
