American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#467

467. O Holy Spirit, Come We Pray

1 O Holy Spirit, come, we pray,
And give us light to guide us on the way
And, in times most trying,
Help us not to waver;
Keep us from denying
Jesus Christ our Savior.
Hear our prayer, O Lord!

2 O Holy Spirit, blessed Light,
Come, teach us Jesus Christ to know aright,
That to Him we render
Praise and adoration
For His mercy tender,
For His free salvation.
Hear our prayer, O Lord!

3 O Holy Spirit, come to move
Our hearts to Christian fellowship and love,
That, in peace and gladness,
Brother walks with brother,
Spreading joy for sadness,
Loving each the other.
Hear our prayer, O Lord!

4 O Holy Spirit, cheer our hearts,
As mother comfort to her child imparts,
Till our sorrows vanish
Thro' Thy love eternal,
Till our cares we banish
Thro' Thy blessings vernal.
Hear our prayer, O Lord!

5 O Holy Spirit, come to prove
That we possess our heav'nly Father's love;
Then our faith grows stronger,
Then our hope we treasure;
Death shall rule no longer,
Heaven holds our pleasure.
Hear our prayer, O Lord!

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Spirit, come we pray
• Title: O Holy Spirit, Come We Pray
• Translator: P. C. Paulsen
• Author (Danish): N. F. S. Grundtvig
• Author (German): Martin Luther
• Meter: 8 10 6 6 6 6 5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: TREDECA
• Meter: 8 10 6 6 6 6 5
• Key: F Major
• Source: 13th Century