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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.
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Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove by Johann Hermann Schein — 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
This hymn text, Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, is a fervent plea for divine guidance and illumination. The words express a deep desire for the Holy Spirit to act as guardian and guide, illuminating the path of truth and leading believers away from error. The central theme is the Spirit's role in directing souls towards Christ, fostering holiness, and ultimately guiding them to eternal rest and blessedness in God's presence. Johann Hermann Schein's setting for SATB choir captures the devotional spirit of the text, offering a rich and sonorous musical expression of this earnest prayer for spiritual direction and divine fellowship.
