Prayer for the Holy Spirit

Samuel Francis Smith (1832) • English

Primary Scripture: John 16:8

Verse 1

Spirit of holiness, descend, Thy people wait for Thee; Thine ear in kind compassion lend; Let us Thy mercy see.

Verse 2

Thy light that on our souls hath shone, Lead us in hope to Thee; Let us not feel its rays alone, Alone Thy people be.

Verse 3

O bring our dearest friends to God; Remember those we love; Fit them on earth for Thine abode, Fit them for joys above.

Verse 4

Spirit of holiness, ’t is Thine To hear our feeble prayer; Come, for we wait Thy power divine, Let us Thy mercy share.

Verse 5

Amen.

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