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Text:Holy Ghost, my Comforter
Author (attributed to):Innocent III(?)
Translator:Miss Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878
Tune:ST. PHILIP
Composer:Dr. W. H. Monk, 1823-1889

157. Holy Ghost, my Comforter

1 Holy Ghost, my Comforter,
Now from highest heaven appear,
Shed Thy gracious radiance here.

2 Blessed Sun of grace, o'er all
Faithful hearts who on Thee call
Let Thy light and solace fall.

3 What without Thy aid is wrought,
Skilful deed or wisest thought,
God will count but vain and nought.

4 Cleanse us, Lord from sinful stain,
On the parched spirit rain,
Heal the wounded of its pain.

5 Bend the stubborn will to Thine,
Melt the cold with fire divine,
Erring hearts to right incline.

6 Grant us, Lord, who cry to Thee,
Steadfast in the faith to be,
Give Thy gift of charity.

7 May we live in holiness,
And in death find happiness,
And abide with Thee in bliss!

Text Information
First Line: Holy Ghost, my Comforter
Author (attributed to): Innocent III(?)
Translator: Miss Catherine Winkworth, 1829-1878
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Comforter, Holy Ghost, the; Holy Spirit: Comforter, the; Comforter, the (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ST. PHILIP
Composer: Dr. W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
Meter: 7.7.7
Key: Eā™­ Major



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