1. Come, gracious Spirit, heav’nly Dove,
With light and comfort from above;
Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide,
|: O’er every thought and step preside. :|
2. The light of truth to us display,
And make us know and choose Thy way;
Plant holy fear in every heart,
|: That we from God may ne’er depart. :|
3. Lead us to holiness, the road
Which we must take to dwell with God;
Lead us to Christ, the living way,
|: Nor let us from His pastures stray. :|
4. Lead us to God, our final rest,
In his enjoyment to be blest;
Lead us to heaven, the seat of bliss,
|: Where pleasures in perfection is. :|
5. Lead us to Christ, the living Way,
nor let us from his pastures stray;
lead us to holiness, the road
|: that we must take to dwell with God. :|
6. Lead us to heaven, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, our final rest,
|: to be with him for ever blessed. :|