Breathe on Me Breath of God hymn - story behind the hymn

A brilliant man with simple faith wrote the classic hymn "Breathe on Me Breath of God".
01:06 History
03:36 Lyrics
09:31 Performance
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1 Breathe on me, breath of God.
Fill me with life anew,
that I may love what you so love,
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with you, I will one will:
to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, breath of God,
my will to yours incline,
till all this selfish part of me
glows with your fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
of your eternity.

[@hamletkabushengambabazi2584]

What a steep but worthwhile spiritual ambition, "until my will is one with God's will!" When of me in my forgiven, cleansed and filled self, God can say "you are my son with whom I am well pleased, let the world be inspired by you"

[@paulenebombroffe3289]

I'm almost 69 but my favourite hymn from primary school is this one.

[@smoothsailingmp]

Our grandson who is now 20 asked Jesus into his heart at a very young age . Thinking it was age 3 or 4.....and he looked at his daddy and said, "all this air came into me"... Sounds like "breath of life" to me.😊

[@tony636able]

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise God! Praise Jesus! Thank you, Holy Spirit, for this divinely appointed ministry. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for leading me to the channel to worship with my brother in Christ. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for teaching us your percepts and granting us the gift to accept and obey. We give you all the glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus' matchless name, Amen.

[@sheilamary5100]

Thank you for the story behind this song. Worshipping the Lord with this song this morning from India

[@olivierfonte2999]

We sang this song in the mid 60's at school(Anglican) in Hong Kong. We did not understand the lyrics only until now ....

[@lindakinzer6698]

Growing up not far from Chicago, IL, our family was blessed to be able to listen to the radio broadcasts from Moody Bible Institute each day. This song and so many other great hymns of the church blessed our home. ‘Breathe On Me, Breath of God’ is the prayer of my heart. Thank you, Luke.

[@prischteachernas8886]

I love this hymm so much and always love to pray with it . I woke up this morning to get the tune, then I stumbled at this ,thanks. I'm so blessed 💓

[@jacquelinedaniels4816]

I love this hymn. Sixty years ago it was a regular in my senior school. This isn’t the tune that I’m familiar with. I have been trying to find the tune I sang as a child. Thank you for sharing and giving a history of the author. 🙏🏻

[@ianchristensen420]

Love it.Meaningfull Lyrics

[@Iceland874]

It seems there are several hymn tunes to a set of lyrics. I love this hymn- all the tunes for these lyrics. My parents are 88 and 89 and they retired from church music a few years ago. Now they play hymns every day- mom piano and dad flute and dad piano and mom violin. I play piano and flute with them and my brothers when they come to visit and we all sing- a life of thanks and praise. Thank you for your videos and spreading God’s love and joy. Glory to God!

[@michaelbates2823]

Beautiful. Thank you. 🙏

[@user-bj8hj8wm5z]

What a beautiful prayer. Thank you for your ministry.

[@1060chiew]

This hymn voices my heart’s cry to my God!

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

Love the story behind that song .

[@jelkhorncamper6062]

A favorite of mine !

[@user-ze4hv8un7e]

Hello. I awoke very early and, as often, the Lord brought a hymn to mind. When I arose later, I listened to Breath of Heaven, which is beautiful. But it was not the hymn I wanted to hear. I enjoy your channel and knew that I might find it there. I was having difficulty breathing in bed and had been asking the Lord to fill me with His Breath. I very much appreciate your historical account and words . Of course the music and singing were a blessing . Thank you.

[@deborahriley7355]

I love the way you introduce these great hymns. What a gift to the body of Messiah

[@bobwillits7452]

Oh, Luke, thank you so much for choosing this wonderful hymn on which to elaborate! I haven't heard it sung in a congregration for decades, although I've often sung it myself during my devotional time. Even as a youth I recognized the rich beauty in the melody and lyrics. May the Lord bless you for providing to us this unique aspect of your ministry. Bob

[@kimmd.2569]

Sir!! The way this ministered to me…. Bless you 4Eva. I thank God and I thank Him for you. You are a blessing.

[@10000Rays]

Thank you for posting this hymn. I have been looking for one that praises the Holy Spirit. Thus is simply perfect. Thanks again.

[@maryturton579]

Thank you!

[@saritamaclachlan3480]

I know the song beautiful!

[@julieellis6793]

I haven't heard this hymn in years. Thank you for bringing it back. Love your Friday Classic Hymns

[@user-hk6gp6gd1m]

One of my favorite. God bless the writer.

[@dorothycutler5539]

Thankyou have just come across your channel love to hear the story's behind the hymns

[@powlly5738]

A hymn that I love. First that comes to mind when ground feels shaky 🙏🙏

[@diannhall7564]

Thank you. I’m glad I got to watch this again. 🎶✝️😊

[@cherylchristie7948]

Beautiful hymn.

[@smoothsailingmp]

Old hymn❤

[@leonwhitesell4849]

A frequent prayer response often used in Southern Baptist worship.

[@sonyajohnson1897]

Your message and the hymn are very spiritual and anointed by the Holy Spirit. It has certainly reached the depth of my soul this evening. God bless you. Amen.

[@randallharp7010]

Thank you for sharing this! Beautiful arrangement. I was working on an instrumental arrangement of this hymn this morning and just came looking for to hear other performances. I appreciate your commentary as much as the performance!

[@lilianleroux3122]

Such powerful words, beautifully sung and played Luke. Really lovely.

[@LukePowellMinistries]

Thanks Lilian! Hope things are well with you

[@davidedwinhoneywill2611]

Our choir benches were right next to the pipe organ, and this was one of my favourite hymns... a lovely memory of St Lukes Methodist church Welkom!

[@RhondaCope-rk3ez]

Love singing this song The light of God's spirit Our guide to safely guude us to him

[@donmcknight3517]

Thank you, I Remember this song from the SALVATION ARMY CHURCH ✝️🙏🏻🙌💝

[@lindaphillips3916]

Yes a New life !!! Amen and Amen❤❤❤❤❤

[@vrector2054]

Thank you for bring these old songs to life again, l enjoy your videos and music and the Word of God. M.A.

[@brianpoad1117]

Love this one! Haven’t sang it in a while though

[@carefellowshipministries-r884]

This hymn has been a part of my faith since my childhood. That is forty years of singing this hymn and it is one of the hymns that inspired my call to ministry. It is one that I often encourage congregations to sing as they approach times of devotion and reflection with Scripture, that we may be guided in God's truth.

[@BAMesquire]

Pastor Luke: It is now Friday, 17/24. Missing sadly today's posting of Breathe On Me Breath Of God: Pastor, your love for God and your "I'm sold out for Jesus" exemplifies this hymn today, Friday/24. You Pastor are transformed to Christ's likeness. Yours is truly a pastor's ❤! 🙏

[@bonnieharker2181]

Truly a wonderful worship experience singing along with you this wonderful hymn. Praising God for you.

[@maureenmuggleton5145]

How true ! Thank you for this encouraging message .

[@agumorrison]

Thank you for blessing my soul tonigh may God help me.

[@liubaporcel8880]

❤️🕊️🙏

[@sueainslie2277]

Thank you, Luke. This has been so meaningful to me for yeas. It always brings me into God's presence, and I sense His Spirit's sweet warmth and filling. As often as I remember, it has become my morning prayer. I ask Him to "breathe on me" that I might live this (and every) day filled with His Spirit and that wherever I go and whomever I meet will encounter HIM in some way! Thank you, so much for sharing this song. I am now a subscriber!!!

[@lindaphillips3916]

Grace upon Grace !!!Through Jesus!!!❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lillianmcgrew217]

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[@philiphumphrey1548]

Lovely hymn. There is another tune (Carlisle by Charles Lockhart) which is my favourite. The tune used here (Trentham by Robert Jackson) is lovely as well, especially if you play it in strict 3/4 time like a waltz.

[@vrector2054]

My brothers and sisters and l all love,( It is well with my soul,) we all sang it standing by the bedside of our mother...on her journey home. M.A.

[@TongaiZhou]

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[@louisebrislane6607]

Gosh that brought back memories of many years ago but we finished singing the song with the word eternally. A lovely old hymn of promise.

[@lindaphillips3916]

Yes breath on me and my family God .In Jesus name Amen.❤🙏🏼😇😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindaphillips3916]

I recieve this in Jesus name Amen❤🙏🏼🙏🏼😇

[@Mary-gn6fk]

Thank you, Luke, for the stories behind these classic hymns. Your presentations are beautiful!

[@mariakaye5790]

Beautiful ❤