390. Spirit divine, attend our prayers

1 Spirit divine, inspire our prayers,
and make this house your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
oh come, great Spirit, come.

2 Come as the light, reveal our need,
our hidden weakness show,
and lead us in those paths of life
where all the righteous go.

3 Come as the fire and purge each heart
like sacrificial flame;
our soul a holy offering be
to our Redeemer's name.

4 Come as the dew and sweetly bless
this consecrated hour;
may barren souls rejoice to know
your life-creating power.

5 Come as the dove and spread your wings,
the wings of peaceful love,
and let your church on earth become
one with the church above.

6 Come as the wind, with rushing sound
and pentecostal grace,
that all of woman born may see
the glory of your face.

7 Spirit divine, attend our prayers;
make our lost world your home;
descend with all your gracious powers;
oh come, great Spirit, come.

Text Information
First Line: Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Title: Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Author: Andrew Reed, 1787-1862 (alt.)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Church; Dove; Fire / Flame (3 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: GRÄFENBERG
Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
Meter: 8 6 8 6 CM
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Praxis pietatis melica 1647
Copyright: Public Domain
Notes: See also: GRAFENBURG 511



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