Church Book ‎#255

255. Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove

1 Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With light and comfort from above.
Be Thou Guardian, Thou my Guide;
O'er every thought and step preside.

2 The light of truth to me display,
That I may know and choose Thy way;
Plant holy fear within my heart,
That I from Thee may ne'er depart.

3 Conduct me safe, conduct me far
From every sin and hurtful snare;
Lead me to God, my final Rest,
In His enjoyment to be blest.

4 Lead me to holiness, the road
That I must take, to dwell with God;
Lead to Thy Word, that rules must give,
And sure directions how to live.

5 Lead me to Christ, the living Way,
Nor let me from His pastures stray.
Lead me to heaven, the seat of bliss,
Where pleasure in perfection is.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
• Author: Simon Browne (1720, a.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Holy Spirit; Sexagesima Sunday; Easter Season, Fifth Sunday; Whit-Sunday; Eighth Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Alternate tune: #79 or #307

Tune Information

• Name: EMMANEUL
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Composer from index: C. Balle, 1850