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680. Holy Spirit, Hear Us

1 Holy Spirit, hear us;
Help us while we sing;
Breath into the music
Of the praise we bring.

2 Holy Spirit, prompt us
When we kneel to pray;
Nearer come, and teach us
What we ought to say.

3 Holy Spirit, shine Thou
On the Book we read;
Gild it’s holy pages
With the light we need.

Text Information
First Line: Holy Spirit, hear us; Help us while we sing
Title: Holy Spirit, Hear Us
Author: William H. Parker (1845-1929)
Meter: 6.5.6.5.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Sentences and Responses
Tune Information
Name: ERNSTEIN
Composer: James F. Swift (1847-1931)
Meter: 6.5.6.5.
Incipit: 53321 56443 25123
Key: G Major or modal



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