CPWI Hymnal ‎#273

273. 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,
thy 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 himself, we then 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: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:4
• Topic: General Hymns: The Holy Spirit
• Notes: A higher setting of RICHMOND is found at 367

Tune Information

• Name: RICHMOND
• Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
• Adapter: Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major