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Fourth Sunday After Easter.
It is expedient for you that I go away, for if I go not away,
the Comforter will not come unto you.
From the Gospel. [Jn. 16:7]
7,7,7
Heil'ger Geist, du Tröster mein
Translation of the 17th century
after King Robert of France. About A.D. 1000.
trans. by Catherine Winkworth, 1855
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Holy Ghost! my Comforter!
Now from highest heaven appear,
Shed Thy gracious radiance here.
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Come to them who suffer dearth,
With Thy gifts of priceless worth,
Lighten all who dwell on earth!
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Thou the heart's most precious guest,
Thou of comforters the best,
Give to us, the o'er-laden, rest.
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Come, in Thee our toil is sweet,
Shelter from the noon-day heat,
From whom sorrow flieth fleet.
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Blessed Sun of Grace! O'er all
Faithful hearts who on Thee call,
Let Thy joy and solace fall.
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What without Thy aid is wrought,
Skilful deed or wisest thought,
God will count but vain and nought.
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Cleanse us, Lord, from sinful stain,
O'er the parchèd heart oh rain,
Heal the wounded from its pain.
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Bend the stubborn will to Thine,
Melt the cold with fire divine,
Erring hearts aright incline.
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Grant us, Lord, who cry to Thee,
Steadfast in the faith to be,
Give Thy gifts of charity.
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May we live in holiness,
And in death find happiness,
And abide with Thee in bliss!
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