The Church Hymnal ‎#215

215. Holy Spirit, Lord of glory

1 Holy Spirit, Lord of glory,
Look on us Thy flock to-day,
Meekly kneeling at Thy footstool
For Thy sevenfold gifts we pray;
Guide us all our earthly journey
In the true and narrow way.

2 Foes on every hand are round us,
And our hearts are weak and frail;
Gird us with Thy heavenly armor;
Never let us yield or quail;
Give us victory in the struggle
When the hosts of sin assail.

3 Blessèd Jesus, draw Thou near us,
As before Thy cross we bow;
Help us to be true and faithful,
Seal our sacramental vow;
We Thy soldiers are, and servants;
Hear our solemn promise now.

4 Lead us by Thy guiding presence
Through the waste, with danger rife;
Feed us with the heavenly manna,
That we faint not in the strife;
Slake our weary spirits' thirsting,
From the living well of life.

5 Looking ever unto Jesus,
Leaning on His staff and rod;
May we follow in His footsteps,
Tread the path that He has trod,
Till we dwell with Him forever
In the Paradise of God.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Spirit, Lord of glory
• Author: R. H. Baynes
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Confirmation

Tune Information

• Name: BAMBERG
• Harmonizer: J. C. Bach
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.
• Key: G Major