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Come, Gracious Spirit

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The Historic Faith · Hymn Companion

Come, Gracious Spirit

Words by Simon BrowneMusic by Henry K. OliverWritten Tune FEDERAL STREET

Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With light and comfort from above;
Be Thou our guardian, Thou our guide,
O'er every thought and step preside.

The light of truth to us display,
And make us know and choose Thy way;
Plant holy fear in every heart,
That we from God may ne'er depart.

Lead us to holiness, the road
That we must take to dwell with God;
Lead us to Christ, the living way,
Nor let us from His precepts stray.

Lead us to God, our final rest,
To be with Him forever blest;
Lead us to heaven, its bliss to share,
Fulness of joy forever there.

Story Behind the Song

Simon Browne, an English Nonconformist minister, published this hymn text in 1720 as a prayer for the Holy Spirit's illumination, comfort, and guidance. Its language reflects the New Testament presentation of the Spirit as Comforter and Guide into truth. In many North American hymnals the text is paired with Henry K. Oliver's tune FEDERAL STREET.

Scripture

Found In

Trinity Hymnal, Lutheran Service Book, The Hymnal 1982