O Holy Ghost, the Comforter

Verse 1

O Holy Ghost, the Comforter, How is thy love despised, While the heart longs for sympathy And friends are idolized.

Verse 2

O Spirit of the living God, Brooding with dove-like wings Over the helpless and the weak Among created things!

Verse 3

Where should our feebleness find strength, Our helplessness a stay, Didst thou not bring us hope and help, And comfort, day by day?

Verse 4

Great are thy consolations, Lord, And mighty is thy power, In sickness and in solitude, In sorrow's darkest hour.

Verse 5

Oh, if the souls that now despise And grieve thee, heavenly Dove, Would seek thee, and would welcome thee, How would they prize thy love!