Come Holy Spirit, from heaven shine
forth with your glorious light!(sung first time by leader)
Refrain(sung by all)
Come Holy Spirit, from heaven shine
forth with your glorious light!
Come Father of the poor, come generous
Spirit, come, light of our hearts!
Refrain
Perfect Comforter! Refreshing, renewing
breath of God! You make peace to dwell in our soul.
Refrain
In our labor, you offer rest; in temptation,
strength; and in our sadness, consolation.
Refrain
Most kindly, warming Light! Enter
the inmost depth of our hearts.
Refrain
Without your presence, we have nothing
worthy, nothing pure.
Refrain
Wash away our sin, send rain upon our
dry ground, heal our wounded souls,
make us holy as you are holy, so we may
come with joy to the table of the Lord.
Refrain
With warmth bend our rigidity, inflame
our apathy, and direct our wandering
feet. Overcome our timidity and
hesitancy. Empower us to be bold
witnesses for Jesus Christ.
Refrain
On all who put their trust in you, and
receive you in faith, shower all your gifts.
Grant that they may grow in you, and persevere to the end; give them lasting joy! Alleluia!
Refrain
Come, Holy Spirit.O come Holy Spirit.
O come Holy Spirit, from heaven shine
forth with your glorious light!Amen.
Text: Norman B. Steen, 1989
Tune: Norman B. Steen, 1989; arr. Emily R. Brink, 1989
© 1990, CRC Publications
