Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) ‎#132

132. Holy Ghost, Who Intercedist

1 Holy Ghost, who intercedest,
And with sighings ever pleadest
With the Lord for all we need,
Deign to hold with us communion
That with Thee in blessed union
In our life we may succeed.

2 Heavenly Counsellor and Teacher,
Through thy counsel make us richer
In the grace our Lord has won.
Spirit, in whom dwells God’s fullness,
Make us all, despite our dullness,
Wiser e’en than Solomon.

3 Helper of the helpless, harken
To our sighs when shadows darken,
Guard us from the beasts of prey.
Rouse the careless, help the weary,
Bow the prideful, cheer the dreary,
Be our guest each passing day.

4 Comforter, whose comfort lightens
Every burden which us frightens,
Succor us from guilt and shame.
Stir our hearts, inspire our vision,
Add Thy strength to our petition,
As we pray in Jesus’ name.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Ghost, who intercedest
• Title: Holy Ghost, Who Intercedist
• Author: N. F. S. Grundtvig
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1928
• Topic: Pentecost
• Notes: Danish first line: Talsmand, som paa Jorderige; Translator: J. C. Aaberg

Tune Information

• Name: [Holy Ghost, who intercedist]
• Composer: A. P. Berggren
• Meter: 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Key: C Major