1 

Breathe on us, Lord of life,

   Fill us with life anew,

That we may love what Thou dost love,

   And do what Thou wouldst do.

 2 

Breathe on us, Lord of life,

   Until our hearts are pure,

Until with Thee we will one will,

   To do or to endure.

 3 

Breathe on us, Lord of life,

   Till we are wholly Thine,

Till all this earthly part of us

   Glows with Thy fire divine.

 4 

Breathe on us, Lord of life,

   So shall we never die,

But live with Thee the perfect life

   Of Thine eternity.