The Hymnal 1982 ‎#515

515. Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness

1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness;
pierce the clouds of nature's night;
come, thou source of joy and gladness,
breathe thy life, and spread thy 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 with unction and with power.
Make our hearts thy habitation;
with thy grace our spirits shower.
Hear, oh, hear our supplication,
blessed Spirit, God of peace!
Rest upon this congregation,
with the fullness of thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
• Translator: John Christian Jacobi, 1670-1750 (alt.)
• Meter: 87. 87. D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: The Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: GENEVA
• Composer: George Henry Day, 1883-1966
• Meter: 87. 87. D
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright The Church Pension Fund