THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

Holy Spirit, truth Divine

by SAMUEL LONGFELLOW, 1819-92

Holy Spirit, truth Divine
"But when he, the spirit of Earth, comes, he will guide you into all truth". John 16:13.
Holy Spirit, truth Divine,
Dawn upon this soul of mine
Word of God, and inward light,
Wake my spirit, clear my sight.
Holy Spirit, truth Divine,
Glow within this heart on mine:
Kindle every high desire.
Perish self in thy pure fire.
Holy Spirit, truth Divine,
Fill and never this will of mine;
By thee may I strongly live.
Bravely bear, and nobly strive.
Holy Spirit, right Divine,
King within my conscience reign;
Be my law, and I shall be
Firmly bound, forever free.
Holy Spirit, peace Divine,
Still this restless heart of mine;
Speak to calm this tossing sea
Stayed in thy tranquility.
Holy Spirit, joy Divine,
Gladden thou this heart of mine;
In the desert ways I sing,
Spring, O well. forever spring.