The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#317

317. Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness;
Pierce the clouds of nature’s night;
Come, O Source of joy and gladness,
Breathe Your life, and spread Your light.
From the height which knows no measure,
As a gracious shower descend,
Bringing down the richest treasure
Man can wish, or God can send.

2 Author of the new creation,
Come, anoint us with Your power.
Make our hearts Your habitation;
With Your grace our spirits shower.
Hear, O hear our supplication;
Blessèd Spirit, God of peace!
Rest upon this congregation,
With the fullness of Your grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness
• Title: Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1648)
• Translator: John Christian Jacobi (c. 1725; alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990

Tune Information

• Name: GENEVA
• Composer: George Henry Day (1940)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
• Key: F Major
• Key: f minor