Common Praise (1998) ‎#252

252. Spirit, Come, Dispel Our Sadness

1 Spirit, come, dispel our sadness;
pierce the clouds of nature's night.
Come, O source of joy and gladness,
breathe your life, and spread your light.
From the height which knows no measure,
as a gracious shower descend,
bringing down the richest treasure
we can wish, or God can send.

2 Author of the new creation,
come, anoint us with your power.
Make our hearts your habitation;
with your grace our spirits shower.
Hear, O hear our supplication,
blessed Spirit, God of peace!
Rest upon this congregation
with the fullness of your grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit, come, dispel our sadness
• Title: Spirit, Come, Dispel Our Sadness
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676)
• Translator: John C. Jacobi (1670-1750) (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Hosea 6:1-6
  ;
  Joel 2:18-32
  ;
  2 Corinthians 1:18-22
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:1-6
  ;
  2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2
  ;
  Galatians 4:1-7
• Topic: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: O MEIN JESU, ICH MUSS STERBEN
• Meter: 87 87D
• Key: g minor
• Source: Geistliche Volkslieder, 1858