The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#376

376. Gracious Spirit, Dove divine!

1 Gracious Spirit, Dove divine,
Let Thy light within me shine;
All my guilty fears remove,
Fill me with Thy heavenly love.

2 Speak Thy pardoning grace to me,
Set the burdened sinner free;
Lead me to the Lamb of God;
Wash me in His precious blood.

3 Life and peace to me impart,
Seal salvation on my heart;
Breathe Thyself into my breast,
Earnest of eternal rest.

4 Let me never from Thee stray,
Keep me in the narrow way;
Fill my soul with joy divine,
Keep me, Lord, for ever Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Gracious Spirit, Dove divine!
• Author: John Stocker (1777)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Pentecost; Beginning of Service; Holy Ghost: Our Guide

Tune Information

• Name: [Gracious Spirit, Dove divine!]
• Adapter: Luther or Walthers (1524)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Key: g minor
• Source: German Medieval