The Book of Worship ‎#112

112. Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness

1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness,
Pierce the clouds of sinful night:
Come, Thou Source of all our gladness,
Breathe Thy life and spread Thy light;
Loving Spirit, God of peace,
Great distributor of grace,
Rest upon this congregation!
Hear, oh hear our supplication.

2 From that height which knows no measure,
As a gracious shower descend;
Bringing down the richest treasure
Man can wish, or God can send.
Oh Thou Glory, shining down
From the Father and the Son,
Grant us Thine illumination;
Rest on all this congregation.

3 Come, Thou best of all donations
God can give, or we implore;
Having Thy sweet consolations,
We need wish for nothing more:
Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
Now descending from above,
Rest on all this congregation,
Make our hearts Thy habitation.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness
• Meter: 8s, 7s, Peculiar
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: God the Spirit: Invoked

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