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Come holy sp'rit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come holy sp'rit by Edmund Hooper — Lyrics
Come holy sp'rit, the God of might,
conforter of us all:
teach us to know thy word aright,
that wee doe never fall.
O holy Ghost, visite our coast, defend us with thy shield:
Against all sinne and wickedness, Lord, help us winne the field.
Lord, keep our King and his councell,
and give them will and might:
To persevere in thy Gospell,
which can put sinne to flight:
O Lord, which givest thy holy word,
send preachers plentiously:
That in the same wee may accord,
and therein live and dye.
O holy Spirit direct aright, the preachers of thy word:
That thou by them maist cut down sinne, as it were with a sword.
Depart not from those pastors pure, but aide them at all neede.
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About Come holy sp'rit
This STTB setting of the familiar hymn text Come Holy Spirit opens with a gentle, flowing quality, the voices moving in close harmony. The music directly reflects the plea for divine guidance and strength, with clear, declamatory phrases. The homophonic texture lends weight to the words, particularly in the central section where the text asks for protection against sin and wickedness. Edmund Hooper’s setting builds with a dignified earnestness, offering a direct and heartfelt musical response to the prayer for the Holy Spirit to inspire preachers and guide the faithful.
