Hymn 161 – DESCEND now oh Spirit Divine | C&S English Hymnary

1. DESCEND now oh Spirit Divine Inspire us now as we pray Fountain of life Thou art a new Thou art the brightness of new dawn. 2. In mystery Thou dwell Wllh us And from us thou not afar off Close-by Thine voice we all shall hark Thine spirit communing with ours. 3. Our advocator Christ Thou art Advocating thus within us In righteousness judge us we plead For the excuses of our sins. 4. Great the unbelief of my heart I recognise my way and Guide Forgive me Lord, my friend I plead For oft from Thee I go astray. 5. Be Thou with me when friend desert When there is none me to counsel When my heart is sore bugged down Be Thou my only comforter AMEN