Hymn 47

Melody

He has come, the Holy Spirit!
Jesus left us not alone
when he went up to inherit
might and glory on the throne,
for he sent the one he promised:
Holy Spirit, Pow’r of God.
Let us spread this truth abroad
and unceasingly declare it.
Let us now our voices raise:
to the Spirit we give praise.
Praise the Spirit who, proceeding
from the Father and the Son,
in the truth the church is leading.
Let us praise him, everyone –
him who is both Gift and Giver,
him the Sender sent to earth,
Holy God and yet poured forth!
Praise, O people, him forever:
he true life to you imparts,
for he dwells within your hearts.
Praise the Spirit who will never
leave the church by blood once bought.
He will show his presence ever,
fierce though be the foe’s assault.
Fear not, flock which he is keeping,
though encircled by the night;
child of God, recall his might.
Would the Spirit then be sleeping?
Would he not securely keep
those whom Christ bought as his sheep?
Spirit of all understanding,
of all grace, of truth, and prayer,
show the paths of life unending;
always guide us, everywhere.
May we say, yes, “Abba, Father,”
say of Jesus, “You are LORD,”
and praise you with one accord.
Be where Christ his churches gathers,
take the off’rings that they bring,
hear them when your praise they sing.
Counsellor, O Holy Spirit,
you who were from heaven sent,
may you with our Saviour’s merit
fill the earth’s remotest end.
O revive, refresh, and nourish
all that here may fade and fail!
Let your healing wind prevail,
causing love and zeal to flourish.
To new life let us be raised.
Holy Spirit, you be praised!