Author: Bianco da Siena, ca. 1350-1434; Richard F. Littledale, 1833-1890 Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 Appears in 109 hymnals Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love divine;
seek thou this soul of mine,
and visit it with your own ardor glowing:
O Comforter, draw near;
within my heart appear,
and kindle it, your holy flame bestowing.
2 Oh, let it freely burn,
till earthly passions turn
to dust and ashes in its heat consuming:
and let your glorious light
shine ever on my sight,
and clothe me round, the while my path illuming.
3 And so the yearning strong,
with which the soul will long,
shall far out pass the power of human telling:
for none can guess God's grace,
till Love creates a place
wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling. Topics: Holy Spirit; Church Year Pentecost Used With Tune: DOWN AMPNEY
Come Down, O Love Divine