Come to our poor nature's night

Verse 1

Come to our poor nature's night, With thy blessed inward light, Holy Ghost, the Infinite, Comforter Divine.

Verse 2

We are sinful - cleanse us, Lord; Sick and fain -thy strength afford; Lost - until by thee restored, Comforter Divine.

Verse 3

Like the dew thy peace distil; Guide, subdue our wayward will, Things of Christ unfolding still, Comforter Divine.

Verse 4

With us, for us, intercede, And, with voiceless groanings, plead Our unutterable need, Comforter Divine.

Verse 5

In us Abba, Father! cry, Earnest of the bliss on high, Seal of immortality, Comforter Divine.

Verse 6

Search for us the depths of God; Upwards by the starry road, Bear us to thy high abode, Comforter Divine. Amen.