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Come Down, O Love Divine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come Down, O Love Divine by Charles West — Lyrics
Come down, O love divine, seek thou this soul of mine,
and visit it with thine own ardor glowing;
O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear,
and kindle it, Thy holy flame bestowing.
O let it freely burn, til earthly passions turn
to dust and ashes in its heat consuming;
And let thy glorious light shine ever on my sight,
and clothe me round, the while my path illuming.
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About Come Down, O Love Divine
The rich harmonies of Charles West's setting of Come Down, O Love Divine for SATB voices immediately draw the listener into a world of devotion. The composer's sensitive approach to the English text, a prayer for divine love to descend and transform the soul, is evident in every phrase. The music swells and recedes, mirroring the spiritual yearning expressed in the lyrics. It asks for the Holy Spirit to ignite the heart with divine love, urging the believer to be clothed in charity and humility. This piece offers a profound musical experience, suitable for services seeking to express deep spiritual aspiration and the transformative power of faith.
