Description
The lovely English folk-tune DANBY is given a sensitive treatment for two-part mixed choir in this Pentecost anthem by Alfred Fedak. Quiet and introspective, this gentle hymn to the Holy Spirit reflects the more inward-looking aspects of the Christian's experience of Pentecost.
Text
Come, Gracious Spirit, heav'nly Dove,
with light and comfort from above;
be thou our guardian, thou our guide
o'er ev'ry thought and step preside.
The light of truth to us display,
and make us know and choose thy way;
plant holy fear in ev'ry heart,
that we from thee may ne'er depart.
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.
Lead us to heav'n, that we may share
fullness of joy for ever there;
lead us to God, our final rest,
to be with him for ever blessed.
--Simon Browne, 1720
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