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Come, Thou Holy Spirit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Come, Thou Holy Spirit by Henry Ley — Lyrics
Come, Thou Holy Spirit, Come,
And from Thy celestial home
Shed a ray of light Divine,
Halelujah, Halelujah, Halelujah !
Come, Thou Father of the poor,
Come, Thou source of all our store,
Come within our bosoms shine,
Halelujah, Halelujah, Halelujah !
Thou of Comforters the best,
Thou the soul's most welcome guest,
Sweet refreshment here below,
Halelujah, Halelujah, Halelujah !
In our labor rest most sweet,
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About Come, Thou Holy Spirit
Henry Ley’s Come, Thou Holy Spirit is a rich SATB anthem for choir, setting a powerful English text. The music opens with an immediate sense of invocation, its harmonies building with the unfolding plea for divine inspiration. The composer expertly weaves the four voices together, creating a texture that is both grand and intimate. The text, a prayer to the Holy Spirit, expresses a deep longing for guidance, comfort, and the gifts of wisdom and understanding, culminating in fervent praise. Ley’s setting embraces the text’s devotional intensity, offering a moving and uplifting experience for both performers and listeners.
