Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#122

122. O Holy Spirit, Come, We Pray

1 O Holy Spirit, come, we pray,
And give us light to guide us on the way
And, in times most trying,
Help us not to waver;
Keep us from denying
Jesus Christ our Savior.
Hear our pray'r, O Lord!

2 O Holy Spirit, blessed Light,
Come, teach us Jesus Christ to know aright,
That to Him we render
Praise and adoration
For His mercy tender,
For His free salvation.
Hear our pray'r, O Lord!

3 O Holy Spirit, come to move
Our hearts to Christian fellowship and love,
That, in peace and gladness,
Brother walks with brother,
Spreading joy for sadness,
Loving one another.
Hear our pray'r, O Lord!

4 O Holy Spirit, cheer our hearts,
As mother comfort to her child imparts,
Till our sorrow vanish
Through Thy love eternal,
Till our cares we banish
Through Thy blessings vernal.
Hear our pray'r, O Lord!

5 O Holy Spirit, come to prove
That we possess our heav'nly Father's love,
Then our faith grows stronger,
Then our hope we treasure,
Death shall rule no longer,
Heav'n holds our pleasure.
Hear our pray'r, O Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Spirit, come, we pray
• Title: O Holy Spirit, Come, We Pray
• Author: Martin Luther
• Translator (from German): Grundtvig
• Meter: 8, 10, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Pentecost
• Notes: Danish first line: Nu bede vi den Helligaand; Translator: P. C. Paulsen

Tune Information

• Name: [O Holy Spirit, come, we pray]
• Meter: 8, 10, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5.
• Key: F Major
• Source: 13th Cent.