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Holy Spirit, Be My Guide

Clara McAlister Brooks • English

Primary Scripture: John 14:26

Verse 1

By the promise of the Father, Comes the Spirit from on high, Into hearts redeemed from evil, By His pow’r to sanctify.

Chorus

Holy Spirit, faithful Teacher, In my trusting heart abide; By Thy sacred, holy presence Be my Comforter and Guide.

Verse 2

Reigning there without a rival, Paradise is now restored; Perfect peace, abiding pleasure, Bliss the world cannot afford.

Chorus

Holy Spirit, faithful Teacher, In my trusting heart abide; By Thy sacred, holy presence Be my Comforter and Guide.

Verse 3

Pow’r to overcome He gives us, Pow’r to reign through Jesus’ grace; Holy boldness in each conflict, Entrance to that heav’nly place.

Chorus

Holy Spirit, faithful Teacher, In my trusting heart abide; By Thy sacred, holy presence Be my Comforter and Guide.

Verse 4

Since the Comforter abideth, Naught my spirit can molest; I am sanctified and happy, Sweet and peaceful is my rest.

Chorus

Holy Spirit, faithful Teacher, In my trusting heart abide; By Thy sacred, holy presence Be my Comforter and Guide.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 14:26