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Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
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, thou Holy Spirit, come by Samuel Webbe — Lyrics
Come, thou Holy Spirit, come,
and from thy celestial home
shed a ray of light divine;
come, thou Father of the poor,
come, thou source of all our store,
come, within our bosoms shine:
Thou of comforters the best,
thou the soul’s most welcome guest,
sweet refreshment here below;
in our labour rest most sweet,
grateful coolness in the heat,
solace in the midst of woe.
O most blessèd Light divine,
shine within these hearts of thine,
and our inmost being fill;
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About Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
This stirring hymn, Come, thou Holy Spirit, come, is a powerful invocation, likely sung during Pentecost or times of spiritual need. Samuel Webbe’s SATB setting captures the plea for divine inspiration and guidance. The English text directly addresses the Holy Spirit, asking for illumination, comfort, and purification. It describes the Spirit as the 'Father of the poor' and the 'soul's most welcome guest,' highlighting the transformative power sought. The music would suit a moment requiring profound reflection and a collective appeal for divine grace, offering solace and renewal to the singers and listeners alike.
