598. Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

1 Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire,
let us thine influence prove:
source of the old prophetic fire,
fountain of life and love.

2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by thee
the prophets wrote and spoke;
unlock the truth, thyself the key:
unseal the sacred book.

3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove,
brood o'er our nature's night;
on our disordered spirits move,
and let there now be light.

4 God, through the Spirit we shall know,
if thou within us shine,
and sound, with all thy saints below,
the depths of love divine.

Text Information
First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2005
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; Scripture
Tune Information
Name: ST. COLUMBA (ERIN)
Meter: CM
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Petrie Collection of Irish Melody; harmonised Irish Church Hymnal, 1874



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