273. 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,
thy 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 himself, we then 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: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Scripture:
Topic: General Hymns: The Holy Spirit
Notes: A higher setting of RICHMOND is found at 367
Tune Information
Name: RICHMOND
Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1734-1820
Adapter: Samuel Webbe, the elder, 1740-1816
Meter: C.M.
Key: F Major



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