Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#152

152. Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness

1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness,
Pierce the clouds of nature's night;
Come, Thou Source of joy and gladness,
Breathe Thy life, and spread Thy light.

2 From the height which knows no measure,
As a gracious shower descend,
Bringing down the richest treasure
Man can wish, or God can send.

3 Author of the new creation,
Come with unction and with power;
Make our hearts Thy habitation;
On our souls Thy graces shower.

4 Hear, O hear, our supplication,
Blessed Spirit! God of peace!
Rest upon this congregation,
With the fulness of Thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness
• Translator: J. C. Jacobi, 1670-1750
• Translator: A. M. Toplady, 1740-1778
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Comforter, Holy Ghost, the; Holy Spirit: Comforter, the; The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Power of; Holy Spirit: Witness of; Sadness, dispelled; Comforter, the; Holy Spirit: Enlightening; Holy Spirit: Indwelling

Tune Information

• Name: LOVE DIVINE
• Composer: Sir J. Stainer, 1840-1901
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: G Major or modal