Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#143

143. Spirit divine, attend our prayers

1 Spirit divine, attend our prayers,
And make this house Thy home;
Descend with all Thy gracious powers,
O come, great Spirit, come!

2 Come as the light! to us reveal
Our emptiness and woe;
And lead us in those paths of life
Where all the righteous go.

3 Come as the fire! and purge our hearts
Like sacrificial flame;
Let our whole soul an offering be
To our Redeemer's name.

4 Come as the dew! and sweetly bless
This consecrated hour;
May barren ground rejoice to own
Thy fertilizing power.

5 Come as the dove! and spread Thy wings,
The wings of peaceful love;
And let Thy church on earth become
Blest as the church above.

6 Come as the wind, with rushing sound
And Pentecostal grace!
That all of woman born may see
The glory of Thy face.

7 Spirit divine, attend our prayers,
Make a lost world Thy home;
Descend with all Thy gracious powers,
O come, great Spirit, come!

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit divine, attend our prayers
• Author: Dr. Andrew Reed, 1787-1862
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Wind, the Holy Spirit as; The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Dew, the Holy Spirit as; Dove, the Holy Spirit as; Fire: Of Holy Spirit; Prayer: For the Spirit; Holy Spirit: Refining; Holy Spirit: Descent of; Holy Spirit: Dew; Holy Spirit: Dove; Holy Spirit: Enlightening; Holy Spirit: Fire; Holy Spirit: Prayer for; Humility: Personal; Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: ARNOLD
• Composer: Dr. S. Arnold, 1740-1802
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major