Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#442

442. Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord!

1 Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord!
Be all Thy graces now outpoured
On the believer's mind and soul,
To strengthen, save and make us whole.

2 Lord, by the brightness of Thy light,
Thou in the faith dost men unite
Of every land and every tongue:
This to Thy praise, O Lord, be sung.

3 Thou Strong Defence, Thou holy Light,
Teach us to know our God aright,
And call Him Father from the heart:
The Word of life and truth impart:

4 That we may love not doctrines strange,
Nor e'er to other teachers range,
But Jesus for our Master own,
And put our trust in Him alone.

5 Thou sacred Ardor, Comfort sweet,
Help us to wait with ready feet
And willing heart at Thy command,
Nor trial fright us from Thy band.

6 Lord, make us ready with Thy powers;
Strengthen the flesh in weaker hours,
That as good warriors we may force
Through life and death to Thee our course!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord!
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Author: Martin Luther (1574)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Confirmation; Fellowship with God; Holy Spirit: Mocked; Ministry: Ordination; Onward

Tune Information

• Name: GERMANY
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Meter: L. M.