The Hymnal ‎#283

283. Holy Spirit, Lord of light

1 Holy Spirit, Lord of light,
From Thy clear celestial height
Thy pure beaming radiance give.

2 Come, Thou Father of the poor,
Come with treasures which endure,
Come, Thou Light of all who live.

3 Thou, of all consolers, best,
Thou, the soul's delightsome Guest,
Dost refreshing peace bestow.

4 Thou in toil art comfort sweet,
Pleasant coolness in the heat,
Solace in the midst of woe.

5 Light immortal, Light Divine,
Visit Thou these hearts of thine,
And our inmost being fill.

6 If Thou take Thy grace away,
Nothing pure in man will stay;
All his good is turned to ill.

7 Heal our wounds; our strength renew;
On our dryness pour Thy dew;
Wash the stains of guilt away.

8 Bend the stubborn heart and will;
Melt the frozen, warm the chill;
Guide the steps that go astray.

9 Thou, on those who evermore
Thee confess and Thee adore,
In Thy sevenfold gifts descend:

10 Give them comfort when they die,
Give them life with Thee on high;
Give them joys that never end.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Spirit, Lord of light
• Author: Rev. Edward Caswall (1849)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Source: Latin, 13th cent.

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