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.