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