Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#103

103. Holy Ghost, Dispel our Sadness

1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness,
Pierce the clouds of nature's night;
Come, Thou Source of sweetest gladness,
Breathe Thy life and spread Thy light!
Come, Thou best of all donations
God can give, or we implore!
Having Thy sweet consolations,
We need wish for nothing more.

2 From that height that knows no measure,
As a gracious shower descend,
Bringing down the richest treasure
Man can wish, or God can send.
Author of the new creation!
Come with unction and with power;
Make our hearts Thy habitation;
On our souls Thy graces shower.

3 Manifest Thy love forever;
Fence us in on every side;
In distress be our reliever,
Guard and teach, support and guide.
Hear, oh, hear our supplication,
Loving Spirit, God of peace!
Rest upon this congregation
With the fullness of Thy grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness
• Title: Holy Ghost, Dispel our Sadness
• Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 (1653)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1901
• Topic: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS ÄR MIN VÄN DEN BÄSTE
• Composer: Gustaf Düben, 1671-1730 (1674)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.