Holy Spirit! Hear Us

Verse 1

Holy Spirit, hear us On this sacred day; Come to us with blessing, Come with us to stay.

Verse 2

Come as once Thou camest To the faithful few Patiently awaiting Jesus’ promise true.

Verse 3

Up to heav’n ascending, Our dear Lord has gone; Yet His little children Leaves He not alone.

Verse 4

To His blessed promise Now in faith we cling. Comforter most holy, Spread o’er us Thy wing.

Verse 5

Lighten Thou our darkness, Be Thyself our Light; Strengthen Thou our weakness, Spirit of all might.

Verse 6

Spirit of Adoption, Make us overflow With Thy sevenfold blessing And in grace to grow.

Verse 7

Into Christ baptizèd Grant that we may be Day and night, dear Spirit, Perfected by Thee. Amen.