Tune: St Peter
(\'How sweet the name of Jesus sounds\')
Based on readings for \'Blessing of the Oils\' Service
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Lord, bless the oils of anointing
That they peace, comfort bring
As channels of your Spirit pure
May they bring healing sure
Oils as symbol of your Spirit
Flow, be outpoured each whit
To meet the depths of human need
Each from their sins be freed
God the Father He did anoint
His Son, and did appoint
Him with the Spirit, He did go
The power of God did show
He did do good and went about
Bringing healing no doubt
To those by the devil oppressed
They were set free and blessed
Work how you will, heal, sanctify
The healing oils apply
\'Tis all by your grace, mercy, love
Your Spirit, holy dove