The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#39

39. O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray

1 O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray
For true faith to guide us iin our way;
Grant its faithful keeping
Till our life's brief story,
When in death we're sleeping,
Ends at home in glory.
O have mercy, Lord!

2 Shine in our hearts,
Thou blesséd Light,
Teach us Jesus Christ to know aright,
That we all may surely,
In His grace confiding,
Be with him securely
Evermore abiding.
O have mercy, Lord!

3 Thou Fount of love, our hearts inspire
With the holy flame of Thy pure fire;
That in Christ united,
One in all endeavor,
Loyal friendship plighted,
We may walk together.
O have mercy, Lord!

4 Thou Comforter in every need,
'Gainst the wicked for and death plead
That Thy help mayy enter;
When our courage faileth,
And the evil tempter
All our life assaileth.
O have mercy, Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray
• Author: M. Luther (1534)
• Author: M. B. Landstad (1851)
• Meter: 8, 9, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Worship in General: Beginning of Service; Beginning of Service; Holy Ghost: Our Comforter

Tune Information

• Name: [O Holy Ghost, to Thee we pray]
• Arranger: Johann Walther (1524)
• Meter: 8, 9, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5.
• Key: G Major