When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me.
John 15:26
Words: Birgitte C. Boye, 1778 (O Lue fra Guds Kjaerlighed). Translated from Danish to English by George A. Rygh, 1909.
Music: Der Tag, der ist 15th Century German melody (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good picture of Rygh (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Holy Spirit, God of love,
Who our night dost brighten,
Poured on us from Heav’n above,
Now our faith enlighten.
In Thy light we gather here;
Show us that Christ’s promise clear
Its Amen forever.
Jesus, our ascended Lord,
Oh, fulfill Thy gracious Word:
Bless us with Thy favor!