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Come, thou holy Spirit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Come, thou holy Spirit by Alan Gray — Lyrics
Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1874. 156, vv. 13, 5
1 Come, thou Holy Spirit, come,
and from thy celestial home
shed a ray of light divine;
come, thou Father of the poor,
come, thou source of all our store,
come, within our hearts to shine.
2 Thou of comforters the best,
thou the soul's most welcome guest,
sweet refreshment here below;
in our labour rest most sweet,
grateful coolness in the heat,
solace in the midst of woe.
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About Come, thou holy Spirit
This sacred anthem for sSATTBB voices is set in English to words that form a prayer to the Holy Spirit. The text, drawn from Hymns Ancient and Modern, explores the Spirit's role as a source of light, comfort, and divine guidance, asking for its presence to fill the hearts of believers. Composer Alan Gray sets this devotional text with rich, full harmonies, suitable for liturgical occasions or as a powerful statement within a concert programme. The expanded eight-part texture allows for moments of both quiet introspection and grand, uplifting expression, reflecting the solemnity and spiritual depth of the prayer.
