O Holy Spirit, Enter In
Words and music by Michael Schirmer · tr. Catherine Winkworth · 1650
Key of Eb · 150 BPM · 4/4 · Aspiration,Christian Life,Commitment · 1Cor 6:19-20
Verse 1
O Holy Spirit, enter in, And in our hearts Thy
work begin Thy Temple deign to make us; Sun of the
soul, Thou Light divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To joy and
gladness wake us. That we to Thee Truly living, To Thee giving
Prayer unceasing May in love be still increasing.
Verse 2
Give to Thy Word impressive pow'r That in our hearts, from
this good hour, As fire it may be glowing; That we confess
fess the Father, Son, And Thee, the Spirit, Three in One, Thy glory
ever showing. Stay Thou, guide now Our souls ever that they never
May forsake Thee. But by faith their refuge make Thee.
Verse 3
Thou fountain whence all wisdom flows Which God on pious
hearts bestows, Grant us Thy consolation. That in our
pure faith's unity We faithful witnesses may be Of grace that
brings salvation. Hear us, cheer us, By Thy teaching; let our preaching,
And our labor Praise Thee, Lord, and serve our neighbor.
Verse 4
Left to ourselves, we shall but stray; O lead us on the
narrow way, With wisest counsel guide us; And give us
steadfastness, that we May ever faithful prove to Thee, Whatever
woes betide us; Lord now Heal Thou All hearts broken, And betoken
Thou art near us, Whom we trust to light and cheer us.
Verse 5
Thy heav'nly strength sustain our heart That we may act the
valiant part With Thee as our Reliance; Be Thou our
Refuge and our Shield That we may never quit the field, But stand in
bold defiance. Descend, defend From all errors And earth's terrors
Thy salvation Be our constant consolation.
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