369. O Holy Spirit, Enter In

1 O Holy Spirit, enter in,
and in our hearts your work begin;
now make our hearts your dwelling.
Sun of the soul, O Light divine,
around and in us brightly shine,
your strength in us upwelling.
In your radiance life from heaven
now is given, overflowing
gift of gifts beyond all knowing.

2 Left to ourselves, we surely stray;
oh, lead us on the narrow way,
with wisest counsel guide us;
and give us steadfastness, that we
may follow you forever free,
no matter who derides us.
Gently heal those hearts now broken;
give some token you are near us,
whom we trust to light and cheer us.

3 O mighty Rock, O Source of life,
let your good Word in doubt and strife
be in us strongly burning,
that we be faithful unto death
and live in love and holy faith,
from you true wisdom learning.
God, your mercy on us shower;
by your power Christ confessing,
we will cherish all your blessing.

Text Information
First Line: O Holy Spirit, enter in
Title: O Holy Spirit, Enter In
Author: Michael Schirmer (1640)
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863, alt.)
Meter: 8 8 7 D 8 8 8
Language: English
Publication Date: 1996
Topic: Holy Spirit: Praise and Invocation; Blessings; Healing (7 more...)
Tune Information
Name: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET
Composer: Philipp Nicolai (1599)
Meter: 8 8 7 D 8 8 8
Key: D Major



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