COME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove, With light and comfort from above: Be Thou our Guardian, Thou our Guide, O’er every thought and step preside.
The light of Truth to us display, And make us know and choose Thy way; Plant holy fear in every heart, That we from God 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 Heaven that we may share Fulness of joy for ever there; Lead us to God, our final rest, To be with Him for ever blest.
Simon Browne, c 1680-1732