Together in Song ‎#400

400. O Holy Spirit, enter in

1 O Holy Spirit, enter in,
and in our hearts your work begin,
and make our hearts your dwelling.
Sun of the soul, O Light divine,
around and in us brightly shine,
your strength in us upwelling.
In your radiance
life from heaven
now is given
overflowing,
gift of gifts beyond all knowing.

2 Left to ourselves, we surely stray;
O lead us on the narrow way,
with wisest counsel guide us;
and give us steadfastness, that we
may follow you for ever free,
no matter who derides us.
Gently heal those
hearts now broken;
give some token
you are near us,
whom we trust to light and cheer us.

3 O mighty rock, O source of life,
let your good word in doubt and strife
be in us strongly burning,
that we be faithful unto death
and live in love and holy faith,
from you true wisdom learning.
Lord, your mercy
on us shower;
by your power
Christ confessing,
we will cherish all your blessing.

Text Information

• First Line: O Holy Spirit, enter in
• Author: Michael Schirmer, 1606-73
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 (adapt.)
• Meter: 887.887.48.48
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 3:17-18
  ;
  2 Corinthians 4:4-7
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:6-7
  ;
  Ephesians 5:1-2
  ;
  John 14:15-17
  ;
  Luke 13:24-30
  ;
  Matthew 7:7-14
  ;
  Psalm 51
  ;
  Psalm 119:103-106
  ;
  Romans 5:1-5
  ;
  Romans 8:1-11
• Topic: Comfort; Faith; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Guidance; Holy Spirit; Perseverance

Tune Information

• Name: WIR SCHÖN LEUCHTET
• Composer (attributed to): Philipp Nicolai, 1556-1608
• Meter: 887.887.48.48
• Key: D Major