Scripture Verse

The Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name…shall teach you all things. John 14:26

Introduction

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Robert Lowry (1826–1899)

Words: F. H. Ma­goun.

Music: Al­me­ría Ro­bert Low­ry, The Glad Re­frain (New York & Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Big­low & Main, 1886), num­ber 18 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Ma­goun’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Come, Ho­ly Spir­it, Light di­vine,
Illume this dark­ened heart of mine;
Dispel the clouds of doubt and grief,
Let Thy bright pre­sence bring re­lief.

Come, Ho­ly Spir­it, Guide di­vine,
To this be­wil­dered heart of mine;
Then shall I nev­er go as­tray
From God’s own true and ho­ly way.

Come, ho­ly Com­fort­er di­vine,
Enter this trou­bled heart of mine;
Then, with Thy gra­cious pre­sence blest,
I shall be filled with sweet­est rest.

Come, Ho­ly Spir­it, Strength di­vine,
Into this wea­ry heart of mine;
With ene­rgy my be­ing fill,
And make me strong to do God’s will.