Author: Tom Colvin (1925-2000) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #585 (2008) Meter: 9.9 with refrain Scripture: John 16:13 First Line: When our Saviour Yesu went away Lyrics: 1 When our Saviour Yesu went away,
he sent here a friend with us to stay.
[Refrain:]
Come, Guide on earth, our Spirit-friend;
come to inspire, direct, defend.
2 In all Yesu's friends the Spirit lives,
it is Yesu's power that moulds and saves. [Refrain]
3 O great Spirit, fill us all with love
for the neighbours God gives us to serve. [Refrain]
4 Come, great Spirit, fire the Church on earth,
to your whole creation give new birth. [Refrain]
5 Praise be to our Maker, and the Son,
with whom now and ever you are one. [Refrain] Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Languages: English Tune Title: NYOHENE
Come, Guide on earth, our Spirit-friend