The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#382

382. Come, Holy Ghost, in love

1 Come, Holy Ghost, in love
Shed on us from above
Thine own bright ray!
Divinely good Thou art;
Thy sacred gifts impart
To gladden each sad heart:
O come today!

2 Come, tenderest Friend, and best,
Our most delightful guest,
With soothing power:
Rest, which the weary know
Shade, 'mid the noontide glow,
Peace, when deep griefs o'erflow,
Cheer us this hour!

3 Come, Light serene, and still,
Our inmost bosoms fill;
Dwell in each breast;
We know no dawn but Thine:
Send forth Thy beams divine,
On our dark souls to shine,
And make us blest!

4 Exalt our low desires;
Extinguish passion's fires;
Heal every wound:
Our stubborn spirits bend;
Our icy coldness end;
Our devious steps attend,
While heavenward bound.

5 Come, all the faithful bless;
Let all who Christ confess,
His praise employ:
Give virtue's rich reward;
Victorious death accord,
And, with our glorious Lord,
Eternal joy!

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, in love
• Author: Anon.
• Meter: 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Pentecost; Beginning of Service; Holy Ghost: Our Comforter
• Source: (Latin, 13th Century)

Tune Information

• Name: [Come, Holy Ghost, in love]
• Composer: J. R. Fairlamb
• Meter: 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4.
• Key: A♭ Major