These public domain hymns are provided to be large print and portable, in alphabetical order first, later according to the Christian church year, and ideally according to the great hymn writers like Luther, Gerhardt, Kingo, Loy, and Heber.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Holy Spirit God of love - #230
"Holy Spirit, God of Love"
by Birgitte K. Boye, 1742-1824
Translated by George A.T. Rygh, 1860-1942
1. Holy Spirit, God of love,
Who our night dost brighten,
Shed on us from heaven above,
Now our faith enlighten.
In Thy light we gather here;
Show us that Christ's promise clear
Is Amen forver.
Jesus, our ascended Lord,
Oh, fulfil Thy gracious Word:
Bless us with Thy favor!
Hymn #230
The Lutheran Hymnal
Text: John 15: 26
Author: Birgitte K. Boye, 1778
Translated by: George A.T. Rygh, 1908, alt.
Titled: "O Lue fra Guds Kjaerlighed"
Tune: "Der Tag, der ist"
Melody: German, 15th century
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