Concordia ‎#13

13. O Holy Spirit, Enter In

1 O Holy Spirit, enter in,
And in our hearts Thy work begin,
Thy temple deign to make us;
Sun of the soul, Thou Light divine,
Around and in us brightly shine,
To joy and gladness wake us.
That we to Thee truly living,
To Thee giving prayer unceasing,
Still may be in love increasing.

2 Give to Thy word impressive power,
That in our hearts, from this good hour,
As fire it may be glowing;
That we confess the Father, Son,
And Thee, the Spirit, Three in One,
Thy glory ever showing.
O stay and sway our souls ever,
That they never may forsake Thee,
But by faith their refuge make Thee.

3 Thou Fountain whence all wisdom flows,
Which God on pious hearts bestows,
Grant us Thy consolation,
That in our pure faith's unity
We faithful witnesses may be,
Of grace that brings salvation.
Hear us, cheer us by Thy teaching;
Let our preaching and our labor
Praise Thee, Lord, and bless our neighbor.

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Spirit, enter in
• Title: O Holy Spirit, Enter In
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Author: M. Schirmer (1640)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Opening Hymns; The Word; Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: AF HÖLHEDEN
• Composer: Ph. Nicolai (1599)
• Arranger: F. Melius Christiansen (1907)
• Key: D Major