Hymn
Come, Blessed Comforter
Words: Hewitt, E. E. (Eliza Edmunds), 1851-1920
Come, blessed Comforter; freely bestowing Cleansing and liberty, gladness and light; Let now the living tide rise, overflowing, Shed thy refreshing, and strengthen me with might.
Refrain
Come, blessed Comforter! Ling’ring so near; Oh, let thy glory, and presence now appear.
Come, blessed Comforter; take full possession; Seal thou the willing heart, yielded to thee; Oft have I grieved thy love, ah, sad confession, But in thy mercy impart thyself to me. [Refrain]
Come, blessed Comforter, never to leave me, Thou hast inspired my pray’r, lift it to praise! Faith claims the promised gift, springs to receive thee; Spirit all holy dwell in me “all the days.” [Refrain]
Come, blessed Comforter; bring heav’n within me; E’en now the songs of love joyfully roll; From all alluring snares graciously win me; To God be the glory! his blessing fills my soul. [Refrain]
Public domain · as printed in Songs of Love and Praise No. 4, 1897 · text courtesy of Hymnary.org. Wording may differ slightly from your hymn book.