Church Book ‎#241

241. Lord God, the Holy Ghost!

1 Lord God, the Holy Ghost!
In this accepted hour,
As on the day of Pentecost,
Descend in all Thy power.

2 We meet with one accord
In our appointed place,
And wait the promise of our Lord,
The Spirit of all grace.

3 Like mighty rushing wind
Upon the waves beneath,
Move with one impulse every mind,
One soul, one feeling breathe.

4 The young, the old inspire
With wisdom from above;
And give us hearts and tongues of fire,
To pray, and praise, and love.

5 Spirit of light, explore,
And chase our gloom away;
With lustre shining more and more,
Unto the perfect day!

6 Spirit of truth, be Thou
In life and death our Guide;
O Spirit of adoption, now
May we be sanctified!

Text Information

• First Line: Lord God, the Holy Ghost!
• Author: James Montgomery (1819)
• Meter: S. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Whitsunday; Whit-Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #136

Tune Information

• Name: DOVER
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: From index: Har. J. Goss