The Book of Praise ‎#394

394. Holy Spirit, truth divine

1 Holy Spirit, truth divine,
dawn upon this soul of mine;
Word of God, and inward light,
wake my spirit, clear my sight.

2 Holy Spirit, love divine,
glow within this heart of mine;
kindle every high desire,
perish self in thy pure fire.

3 Holy Spirit, power divine,
fill and nerve this will of mine;
by thy strength I strongly live,
bravely serve and gladly give.

4 Holy Spirit, right divine,
reign within this soul of mine;
be my law and I shall be
firmly bound, forever free.

5 Holy Spirit, peace divine,
still this restless heart of mine;
speak to calm this tossing sea,
stayed in thy tranquillity.

6 Holy Spirit, joy divine,
gladden now this heart of mine;
in the desert ways I sing,
"Spring, O well, forever spring."

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Spirit, truth divine
• Title: Holy Spirit, truth divine
• Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892 (alt.)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  John 4:14
• Topic: Fire / Flame; God the Holy Spirit; Light; Servant / Service
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SONG 13
• Composer: Orlando Gibbons, 1583-1625 (adapt.)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain