Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#116

116. Come, gracious Spirit

1 Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove,
with light and comfort from above;
be thou our guardian, thou our guide,
o'er ev'ry thought and step preside.

2 The light of truth to us display,
and make us know and choose your way;
plant faith and love in ev'ry heart,
that we from God may ne'er depart.

3 Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
nor let us from our shepherd stray;
lead us to holiness, the road
that brings us to our home in God.

4 Lead us to heav'n, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, the heart's true rest,
to dwell with him, for ever blest.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly Dove
• Title: Come, gracious Spirit
• Author: Simon Browne, 1680-1732
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:1-13
  ;
  John 1:32
  ;
  John 10:28
  ;
  John 14:6
  ;
  John 16:13
  ;
  Luke 3:22
  ;
  Mark 1:10
  ;
  Matthew 3:16
• Topic: Pentecost; Redemption and Salvation; The Journey of Life
• Notes: Other authors also

Tune Information

• Name: HAWKHURST
• Composer: Henry John Gauntlett, 1805-1876
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major