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Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Isaac Watts (1707) • English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Verse 1

Come, Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, with all Thy quick'ning pow'rs; kindle a flame of sacred love in these cold hearts of ours.

Verse 2

O raise our thoughts from things below, from vanities and toys; then shall we with fresh courage go to reach eternal joys.

Verse 3

Awake our souls to joyful songs; let pure devotion rise, till praise employs our thankful tongues, and doubt forever dies.

Verse 4

Come, Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, with all Thy quick'ning pow'rs; come, shed abroad a Savior's love, and that shall kindle ours.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 1:1-2

Reference 2

  • psalms 77:7-9

Reference 3

  • psalms 85:6

Reference 4

  • psalms 127:1

Reference 5

  • ezekiel 34:11-31

Reference 6

  • amos 5:18-24

Reference 7

  • micah 6:1-8

Reference 8

  • matthew 3:13-17

Reference 9

  • matthew 24:12

Reference 10

  • mark 1:9-15