269. Come, Holy Spirit

1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With all Thy quickening powers;
Kindle a flame of sacred love
In these cold hearts of ours.

2 O raise our thoughts from things below,
From vanities and toys!
Then shall we with fresh courage go
To reach eternal joys.

3 Awake our souls to joyful songs;
Let pure devotions rise;
Till praise employs our thankful tongues,
And doubt forever dies.

4 Father, we would no longer live
At this poor, dying rate;
To Thee our thankful love we give,
For Thine to us is great.

5 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With all Thy quickening powers;
Come, shed abroad a Savior’s love,
And that shall kindle ours.

Text Information
First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers
Title: Come, Holy Spirit
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)
Meter: C.M.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Holy Spirit
Tune Information
Name: ST. AGNES
Composer: John B. Dykes (1823-1876) (1866)
Meter: C.M.
Incipit: 33323 47155 53225
Key: G Major or modal



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