The Comforter has Come!

When we prepare for Pentecost Sunday, "The Comforter has Come!" is one of those classic hymns that instantly lifts the spirit of the whole congregation. The text by Rev. F. Bottome is a joyful announcement—a call to spread the tidings that the Holy Spirit, the promised Comforter, is finally here. It captures that profound shift from the "long, long night" of waiting to the bright morning of deliverance.

Musically, Wm. J. Kirkpatrick’s tune drives forward with a steady, marching energy that perfectly matches the urgency of the words. As a choir, singing these stacked verses gives us a chance to build the dynamics, stanza by stanza, until we reach the triumphant final line of each verse: "The Comforter has come!" It is a wonderful piece for Pentecost, sending the people out with a message of boundless love and healing.