Lord Grant Me Breath

Hymn

Key Signature - G (1 sharp)

Tempo - Slow and delicate

Difficulty - Intermediate

Topics: Holy Ghost

Free Music:
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Lyrics:
1. Lord grant me breath that I may speak thy word and will to all
That through Thy spirit I may touch the souls of great and small
2. Lord grant me breath that I may sing a glorious psalm of praise
Unnumbered alleluias to my Savior may I raise
3. Lord grant me breath that Thou may hear my prayers each day and night
My humble supplications and my thanks for truth and ligth
4. Lord grant me breath that I may live to serve Thee all my days
And when my breath on earth has ceased on Thy face may I gaze

Story:
"Lord Grant Me Breath" (Winter 2007)
My 2007 hymn came oh so suddenly one cold Sunday morning. It just fits with the verse portion of "Bless Our Fast, We Pray," so forgive me for not writing an original tune! I pray that God will grant me breath to constantly serve Him and sing His praises. 2009 UPDATE! I'm truly excited and humbled to announce that "Lord Grant Me Breath" won in the 2009 Church Music Contest for its text! Wow, what an honor to have my WORDS awarded! In honor of the win, I finally sat down and penned my own music for the text, hope you like it! On a personal note (I hope no one reads this!), I have always felt myself inadequate as a lyricist. Music (in the sense of notes) has always been my strength, in my opinion. So to win with words is one of the most rewarding experiences of my composing career.