Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove (Anonymous)
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- (Posted 2022-08-31) CPDL #70623:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-08-31). Score information: A4, 1 page, 46 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Arranged by Lowell Mason. The hymn with harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982.
- (Posted 2022-08-31) CPDL #70622:
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-08-31). Score information: A4, 1 page, 123 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Arranged by Lowell Mason. The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.
General Information
Title: Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
Composer: Anonymous
Tune: Mendon
Lyricist: Simon Browne
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
First published: 1823 The Methodist Harmonist, as "German Air", Edition 1, p. 84
Description: Adapted and harmonised by Lowell Mason
See also:
- Lord of all being, throned afar (Anonymous) – another setting of this tune
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Original text and translations
English text
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,
with light and comfort from above;
be thou our guardian, thou our guide
o’er every thought and step preside.
The light of truth to us display,
and make us know and choose thy way;
plant holy fear in every heart,
that we from thee may ne’er depart.
Lead us to Christ, the living way,
nor let us from his precepts stray;
lead us to holiness, the road
that we must take to dwell with God.
Lead us to heaven, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, our final rest,
to be with him for ever blest.