Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#235

235. Holy Spirit, truth divine

1 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
dawn upon this soul of mine;
voice of God, and inward light,
wake my spirit, clear my sight.

2 Holy Spirit, love divine,
glow within this heart of mine:
kindle every high desire,
purify me with your fire.

3 Holy Spirit, power divine,
fill and nerve this will of mine:
boldly may I always live,
bravely serve and gladly give.

4 Holy Spirit, law divine,
reign within this soul of mine:
be my law, and I shall be
firmly bound, for ever free.

5 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
still this restless heart of mine:
speak to calm this tossing sea,
grant me your tranquility.

6 Holy Spirit, joy divine,
gladden now this heart of mine:
in the desert ways I sing —
spring, O living water, spring!

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Spirit, truth divine
• Author: S. Longfellow (1819-1892)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God, Spirit: Breath of Life; Pentecost: The Holy Spirit; Pentecost 5: The New Law; Pentecost 10: The Mind of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 13
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
• Arranger: C. H. Kitson (1874-1944)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: arrangement copyright holder sought
• Notes: Alternative tune: LÜBECK (554b)