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Text:Holy Spirit, Light Divine
Author:Samuel Longfellow, 1819-92
Author:Andrew Reed, 1788-1862
Tune:SONG 13
Composer:Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625

166. Holy Spirit, Light Divine

1 Holy Spirit, light divine,
Dawn upon this soul of mine;
Let your word dispel the night,
Wake my spirit, clear my sight.

2 Holy Spirit, grace divine,
Cleanse this sinful heart of mine;
In your mercy look on me,
From sin's bondage set me free.

3 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
Shine upon these eyes of mine;
Send your radiance from above,
Let me know my Savior's love.

4 Holy Spirit, pow'r divine,
Fortify this will of mine;
Bend it to your own pure will,
All my life with graces fill.

5 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
Still this restless heart of mine;
Speak to calm the tossing sea,
Stayed in your tranquility.

6 Holy Spirit, all divine,
Dwell within this self of mine;
I your temple pure would be
Now and for eternity.

Text Information
First Line: Holy Spirit, light divine
Title: Holy Spirit, Light Divine
Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-92 (alt.)
Author: Andrew Reed, 1788-1862
Meter: 77 77
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Education, Christian; Pentecost
Tune Information
Name: SONG 13
Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625
Meter: 77 77
Key: Eā™­ Major
Copyright: Arrangement: Copyright 1981 Richard W. Gieseke. Used by permission.



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