181 Come, Oh, Come, Life-Giving Spirit

1 Come, oh, come, life-giving Spirit, God from all eternity! May your pow'r never fail us; Dwell within us constantly. Then shall truth and life and light Banish all the gloom of night. 2 Show us, Lord, the path of blessing; When we trespass on our way, Cast, O Lord, our sins behind you And be with us day by day. Should we stray, O Lord, recall; Work repentance when we fall. 3 With our spirit, Lord, bear witness That we are the saints of God Who rely upon him solely When we're chastened by the rod. For we know, as children should, That the cross is for our good. 4 Prompt us, Lord, to come before him With a childlike heart to pray; Sigh for us, O Holy Spirit, When we know not what to say. Then our prayer is not in vain, And our faith new strength shall gain. 5 Grant our hearts in fullest measure Wisdom, counsel, purity, That we always strive to please you, Working for you willingly. Let the gospel spread and grow, Bringing Satan's overthrow.