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Come to our poor nature's night
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come to our poor nature's night by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
Come to our poor nature's night
With Thy blessed inward light,
Holy Ghost, the Infinite,
Comforter divine.
We are sinful, cleans us, Lord;
Sick and faint, Thy strength afford;
Lost, until by Thee restored,
Comforter divine.
Orphan are our souls and poor;
Give us from Thy heavenly store
Faith, joy, love for evermore,
Comforter divine.
Like the dew Thy peace distil;
Guide, subdue our wayward will,
Things of Christ unfolding still,
Comforter divine.
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About Come to our poor nature's night
This hymn, Come to our poor nature's night, is often sung at times of spiritual need or reflection, perhaps during Lent or Advent. The text is a prayer to the Holy Ghost, asking for His presence and guidance. The SATB voicing offers rich harmonies suitable for a church choir. The lyrics express the choir's humble petition for divine illumination, cleansing, strength, and restoration, acknowledging human frailty and sinfulness. It pleads for the Comforter to dwell within, to guide the will, and to inspire love and faith, culminating in a heartfelt request for intercession and the assurance of God's fatherly love.
