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Text:Come, gracious Spirit
Author:Simon Browne, 1680-1732
Tune:HAWKHURST
Composer:Henry John Gauntlett, 1805-1876

116. Come, gracious Spirit

1 Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly dove,
with light and comfort from above;
be thou our guardian, thou our guide,
o'er ev'ry thought and step preside.

2 The light of truth to us display,
and make us know and choose your way;
plant faith and love in ev'ry heart,
that we from God may ne'er depart.

3 Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
nor let us from our shepherd stray;
lead us to holiness, the road
that brings us to our home in God.

4 Lead us to heav'n, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, the heart's true rest,
to dwell with him, for ever blest.

Text Information
First Line: Come, gracious Spirit, heav'nly Dove
Title: Come, gracious Spirit
Author: Simon Browne, 1680-1732
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Pentecost; Redemption and Salvation; The Journey of Life
Notes: Other authors also
Tune Information
Name: HAWKHURST
Composer: Henry John Gauntlett, 1805-1876
Meter: LM
Key: G Major



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