The Book of Praise ‎#390

390. Spirit divine, attend our prayers

1 Spirit divine, inspire our prayers,
and make this house your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
oh come, great Spirit, come.

2 Come as the light, reveal our need,
our hidden weakness show,
and lead us in those paths of life
where all the righteous go.

3 Come as the fire and purge each heart
like sacrificial flame;
our soul a holy offering be
to our Redeemer's name.

4 Come as the dew and sweetly bless
this consecrated hour;
may barren souls rejoice to know
your life-creating power.

5 Come as the dove and spread your wings,
the wings of peaceful love,
and let your church on earth become
one with the church above.

6 Come as the wind, with rushing sound
and pentecostal grace,
that all of woman born may see
the glory of your face.

7 Spirit divine, attend our prayers;
make our lost world your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
oh come, great Spirit, come.

Text Information

• First Line: Spirit divine, attend our prayers
• Title: Spirit divine, attend our prayers
• Author: Andrew Reed, 1787-1862 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Malachi 3:3-4
  ;
  Matthew 3:16
  ;
  Mark 1:10
  ;
  Luke 3:27
  ;
  John 1:32
  ;
  Acts 2:2-3
• Topic: Church; Dove; Fire / Flame; God the Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit: Power of; Light
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GRÄFENBERG
• Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Praxis pietatis melica 1647
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: See also: GRAFENBURG 511