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Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove by Henry J. Gauntlett — Lyrics
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 God may ne’er depart.
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About Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
Henry J. Gauntlett’s Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove is a four-part setting for SATB choir. The music opens with a gentle, homophonic texture, the voices moving together in a rich, devotional sound. The English text is a plea for the Holy Spirit to act as guide and comforter, illuminating the path to truth, holiness, and ultimately, to God. The music mirrors this supplication with its earnest, flowing melodic lines and warm harmonic language, creating an atmosphere of sincere faith and aspiration. This hymn is well-suited for services seeking a reflective and uplifting choral offering.
