The Worshipbook ‎#419

419. Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

1 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness;
Pierce the clouds of nature's night;
Come, great source of joy and gladness,
Breathe your life, and spread your light.
From the height which knows no measure,
As a gracious shower descend,
Bringing down the richest treasure
Man can wish, or God can send.

2 Author of the new creation,
Come with blessing and with power.
Make our hearts your habitation;
On our souls your graces shower.
Hear, O hear our supplication,
Blessed Spirit, God of peace!
Rest upon this congregation,
With the fullness of your grace.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness
• Title: Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness
• Translator: J. C. Jacobi (ca. 1725)
• Author: Paul Gerhardt (1648)
• Alterer: Augustus M. Toplady (1776)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 16:13
• Topic: Acts of the Church: Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral; Christian Year: Ascension; Christian Year: Pentecost

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard (1855)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: F Major