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Come, thou holy Paraclete
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come, thou holy Paraclete by Samuel Webbe — Lyrics
Come, thou holy Paraclete,
And from thy celestial seat
Shed thy light and brilliancy.
Father of the poor, draw near,
Giver of all gifts, be here;
Come, the soul's true radiancy.
Come, of comforters the best,
Of the soul the sweetest guest,
Come in toil refreshingly.
Thou in labour, rest most sweet,
Thou art shadow from the heat,
Comfort in adversity.
O thou Light, most pure and blest,
Shine within the inmost breast
Of thy faithful company.
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About Come, thou holy Paraclete
This setting of a familiar Pentecostal hymn text expresses the yearning for the Holy Spirit to descend, bringing light, comfort, and spiritual renewal. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures as the choir invokes the Paraclete, the Father of the poor, and the soul's true comforter. The English text unfolds as a series of petitions, asking for divine presence to illuminate the faithful, to purify the stained, to cure the wounded, and to bring warmth to the frozen. Samuel Webbe’s composition likely provides a straightforward and affecting setting, suitable for congregational singing or a dedicated anthem. It is a sincere plea for divine grace and guidance.
