"Holy Spirit, God of Love"
by Birgitte K. Boye, 1742-1824
Translated by George A.T. Rygh, 1860-1942
Text From:
THE LUTHERAN HYMNAL
(St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1941)
1. Holy Spirit, God of love,
Who our night dost brighten,
Shed on us from heaven above,
Now our faith enlighten.
In Thy light we gather here;
Show us that Christ's promise clear
Is Amen forver.
Jesus, our ascended Lord,
Oh, fulfil Thy gracious Word:
Bless us with Thy favor!
Notes:
Hymn #230 from _The Lutheran Hymnal_
Text: John 15: 26
Author: Birgitte K. Boye, 1778
Translated by: George A.T. Rygh, 1908, alt.
Titled: "O Lue fra Guds Kjaerlighed"
Tune: "Der Tag, der ist"
Melody: German, 15th century
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