Trinity Hymnal ‎#248

248. Come to our poor nature's night

1 Come to our poor nature's night,
With thy blessed inward light,
Holy Ghost, the Infinite,
Comforter Divine.

2 We are sinful - cleanse us, Lord;
Sick and fain -thy strength afford;
Lost - until by thee restored,
Comforter Divine.

3 Like the dew thy peace distil;
Guide, subdue our wayward will,
Things of Christ unfolding still,
Comforter Divine.

4 With us, for us, intercede,
And, with voiceless groanings, plead
Our unutterable need,
Comforter Divine.

5 In us Abba, Father! cry,
Earnest of the bliss on high,
Seal of immortality,
Comforter Divine.

6 Search for us the depths of God;
Upwards by the starry road,
Bear us to thy high abode,
Comforter Divine.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come to our poor nature's night
• Author: George Rawson, 1807-1889
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:26
• Topic: Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Comforter; Holy Spirit: Guide; Holy Spirit: Intercessor; Holy Spirit: Invocation of; Holy Spirit: Prayers to; Holy Spirit: Regenerator; Holy Spirit: Teacher

Tune Information

• Name: IRENE
• Composer: Clement C. Scholefield, 1839-1904
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 5.
• Key: A♭ Major