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Jerusalem the golden

Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Bernard of Cluny (12th century) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 914 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blessed, beneath your contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed: I know not, oh, I know not what joys await us there, what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare. 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, and radiant with the angels, and all the martyr throng; the Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene, the pastures of the blessèd are decked in glorious sheen. 3 There is the throne of David; and there, from care released, the shout of those who triumph, the song of those who feast; and they who, with their Leader, have conquered in the fight, for ever and for ever are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessèd country, the home of God's elect! O sweet and blessèd country, that eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us to that dear land above, where you, with God the Father, and Spirit, reign in love. Scripture: Ezekiel 44:1-4 Used With Tune: EWING

Holy Spirit, hear us

Author: William Henry Parker (1845-1929) Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, hear us; help us while we sing; breathe into the music of the praise we bring. 2 Holy Spirit, prompt us when we try to pray; nearer come, and teach us what we ought to say. 3 Holy Spirit, teach us through the words we read; bring to life the Bible with the light we need. 4 Holy Spirit, give us each a lively mind; make us more like Jesus, gentle, pure, and kind. 5 Holy Spirit, help us daily, by your might, what is wrong to conquer, and to choose the right. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16 Used With Tune: GLENFINLAS

Holy wisdom, lamp of learning

Author: Ruth C. Duck (b. 1947) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven

Author: Cecily Taylor (b. 1930) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and where it is going to, no one can say; but where it is passing our hearts are awaking to stretch from the darkness and reach for the day. 2 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, and many old thoughts will be winnowed away; the husk that is blown is the chaff of our hating, the seed that is left is the hope for our day. 3 The bright wind is blowing, the bright wind of heaven, the love that it kindles will never betray; the fire that it fans is the warmth of our caring, so lean on the wind - it will show us the way. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4 Used With Tune: THE BRIGHT WIND OF HEAVEN

Thanks to God whose Word was spoken

Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken in the making of the earth. His the voice that called a nation, fired her vision, tried her worth. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate came to save our human race. Deeds and words and death and rising testify to heaven's grace. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 3 Thanks to God whose word was written in the Bible's sacred page, record of the revelation showing God to every age. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 4 Thanks to God whose word is published in the tongues of every race. See its glory undiminished by the change of time and place. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. 5 Thanks to God whose word is answered by the Spirit's voice within. Here we drink of joy unmeasured, life redeemed from death and sin. God has spoken, God has spoken: praise him for his open word. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8 Used With Tune: ST. HELEN

We sing a love that sets all people free

Author: June Boyce-Tillman (b. 1943) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 We sing a love that sets all people free, that blows like wind, that burns like scorching flame, enfolds the earth, springs up like water clear: come, living love, live in our hearts today. 2 We sing a love that seeks another's good, that longs to serve and not to count the cost, a love that, yielding, finds itself made new: come, caring love, live in our hearts today. 3 We sing a love, unflinching, unafraid to be itself, despite another's wrath, a love that stands alone and undismayed: come, strengthening love, live in our hearts today. 4 We sing a love, that, wandering, will not rest until it finds its way, its home, its source, through joy and sadness pressing on refreshed: come, pilgrim love, live in our hearts today. 5 We sing a burning, fiery, Holy Ghost that seeks out shades of ancient bitterness, transfiguring these, as Christ in every heart: come joyful love, live in our hearts today. Scripture: 1 John 4:7-15 Used With Tune: WOODLANDS

Come, come, come, Holy Spirit, come

Author: Howard S. Olson (b. 1922); Wilson Niwagila Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church First Line: Gracious Spirit, hear our pleading Scripture: Galatians 5:16 Used With Tune: NJOO KWETU, ROHO MWEMA

Spirit of God, unseen as the wind

Author: Margaret V. Old (1932-2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word First Line: You spoke to us long, long ago Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Used With Tune: SKYE BOAT SONG

Come, living God, when least expected

Author: Alan Gaunt (b. 1935) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Come, living God, when least expected, when minds are dull and hearts are cold, through sharpening word and warm affection revealing truths as yet untold. 2 Break from the tomb in which we hide you to speak again in startling ways; break through the words in which we bind you to resurrect our lifeless praise. 3 Come now, as once you came to Moses within the bush alive with flame, or to Elijah on the mountain, by silence pressing home your claim. 4 So, let our minds be sharp to read you in sight or sound or printed page, and let us greet you in our neighbours, in ardent youth or mellow age. 5 Then, through our gloom, your Son will meet us as vivid truth and living Lord, exploding doubt and disillusion to scatter hope and joy abroad. 6 Then we will share his radiant brightness and, blazing through the dread of night, illuminate by love and reason, for those in darkness, faith's delight. Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13 Used With Tune: SUNSET

Holy Spirit, fill our hearts

Author: Unknown Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Enlivening and Renewing the Church Lyrics: 1 Holy Spirit, fill our hearts overflowing with love. May we shine with the light of God, come, Spirit, come. 2 Holy Spirit, fill our minds, understanding the truth. May we grow in the wisdom of God; Come, Spirit, come. 3 Holy Spirit, make us one, strong together in faith. May we live as the family of God; come, Spirit, come. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 Used With Tune: [Holy Spirit, fill our hearts]