Christian Worship (1993) ‎#190

190. We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost

1 We now implore God the Holy Ghost
For the true faith which we need the most,
That in our last moments he may befriend us
And, as homeward we journey, attend us.
Lord, have mercy!

2 Shine in our hearts, O most precious Light,
That we Jesus Christ may know aright,
Clinging to our Savior, whose blood has bought us,
Who again to our homeland has brought us.
Lord, have mercy!

3 O sacred Love, grace on us bestow,
Set our hearts with heav'nly fire aglow
That with hearts united we love each other,
Of one mind, in peace with ev'ry brother.
Lord, have mercy!

4 O highest Comfort in ev'ry need,
Grant that neither shame nor death we heed
That e'en then our courage may never fail us
When the foe shall accuse and assail us.
Lord, have mercy!

Text Information

• First Line: We now implore God the Holy Ghost
• Title: We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost
• Author (st. 2-4): Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Meter: 99 11 10 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Pentecost
• Source: Translation composite; German hymn, c. 13th century, st. 1

Tune Information

• Name: NUN BITTEN WIR
• Meter: 99 11 10 4
• Key: F Major
• Source: Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn,, Wittenberg, 1524, alt.