The New English Hymnal ‎#347

347. Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove

1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With light and comfort from above;
Be thou our guardian, thou our guide,
O'er every thought and step preside.

2 The light of truth to us display,
And make us know and choose thy way;
Plant faith and love in every heart,
That we from God may ne'er depart.

3 Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
Nor let us from our shepherd stray;
Lead us to holiness, the road
That brings us to our home in God.

4 Lead us to heaven, that we may share
Fulness of joy for ever there;
Lead us to God, the heart's true rest,
To dwell with him, for ever blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
• Author: Simon Browne, 1680-1732 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Pentecost or Whitsunday; Confirmation
• Notes: Other authors also

Tune Information

• Name: HAWKHURST
• Composer: H. J. Gauntlett, 1805-76
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major