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Text:Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Author:C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:RICHMOND
Composer:Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820

144a. Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

1 Come, Holy Spirit, our hearts inspire,
Let us Thine influence prove;
Source of the old prophetic fire,
Fountain of Light and Love.

2 Come, Holy Ghost, for moved by Thee
The prophets wrote and spoke,
Unlock the Truth, Thyself the Key,
Unseal the sacred Book.

3 Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove,
Brood o'er our nature's night;
On our disordered spirits move,
And let there now be light.

4 God, through Himself, we then shall know,
If Thou within us shine;
And sound, with all Thy saints below,
The depths of love divine.

Text Information
First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Scriptures: Inspired; The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Truth, the (5 more...)
Tune Information
Name: RICHMOND
Composer: Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820
Meter: C.M.
Key: G Major or modal



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