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.