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Text:The solace in all woes
Tune:COLEBROOKE

547. The solace in all woes

1 Come, Holy Spirit, from above,
And from the realms of light and love
Thine own bright rays impart.
Come, Father of the fatherless,
Come, Giver of all happiness,
Come, Lamp of every heart.

2 O thou, of comforters the best,
O thou, the soul's most welcome guest,
O thou, our sweet repose,
Our resting-place from life's long care,
Our shadow from the world's fierce glare,
Our solace in all woes.

3 Wash out each dark and sordid stain,
Water each dry and arid plain,
Raise up the bruised reed.
Enkindle what is cold and chill,
Relax the stiff and stubborn will,
Guide those that goodness need.

Text Information
First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, from above
Title: The solace in all woes
Language: English
Publication Date: 1884
Topic: Holy Spirit: Leadings of
Notes: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: COLEBROOKE
Meter: C. P. M.
Key: G Major or modal



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