Commissioned by Faith Lutheran Church, Spicer, Minnesota, for the dedication of the congregation's new worship facility on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2002. Text by one of Faith's pastors, Simon Fensom. Utilizes choir with optional congregational refrain. Suitable for Pentecost, mission emphasis, or general use.

"Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; wean it from earth, through all its pulses move; stoop to my weakness, strength to me impart, and make me love you as I ought to love." The classic 19th century hymn tune Morecambe, on which this choral setting is based, is found in the Lutheran Book of Worship, #486. My setting uses an optional cello part along with flowing piano accompaniment. Well-suited for use in the Lenten season and for Pentecost Sunday, the words of this wonderful prayer are appropriate throughout the church year.