Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#598

598. Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,
let us thine influence prove:
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.

2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee
the prophets wrote and spoke;
unlock the truth, thyself the key:
unseal the sacred book.

3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove,
brood o'er our nature's night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.

4 God, through the Spirit we shall know,
if thou within us shine,
and sound, with all thy saints below,
the depths of love divine.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
• Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 4:4
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:6
  ;
  2 Peter 1:19
  ;
  2 Peter 1:21
  ;
  Genesis 1:1-4
  ;
  Isaiah 29:11
  ;
  Romans 5:5
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Scripture

Tune Information

• Name: ST. COLUMBA (ERIN)
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Petrie Collection of Irish Melody; harmonised Irish Church Hymnal, 1874