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Come Thou, O come
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come Thou, O come by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
Come Thou, O come:
Sweetest and kindliest,
Giver of tranquil rest
Unto the weary soul;
In all anxiety
With power from heaven on high
Console.
Come Thou, O come:
Help in the hour of need,
Strength of the broken reed,
Guide of each lonely one;
Orphans' and widows' stay,
Who tread in life's hard way
Alone.
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About Come Thou, O come
The words of this hymn invoke the Holy Spirit, presenting a plea for divine comfort and guidance. The text expresses a deep yearning for solace in times of anxiety and hardship, likening the Spirit to a strength for the weak, a guide for the lonely, and a refuge for those facing life's storms. The imagery shifts from earthly struggles to heavenly hope, portraying the Spirit as a light in darkness and a joy on life's narrow path. It concludes with a prayer for tender guidance towards eternal home. This SATB setting in English offers a powerful and devotional expression of faith.
