Holy Ghost, with Light Divine

162 Holy Ghost, with Light Divine

1 Holy Ghost, with light divine,
   Shine upon this heart of mine;
   Chase the shades of night away,
   Turn my darkness into day.

2 Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine,
   Cleanse this guilty heart of mine;
   Long hath sin without control,
   Held dominion o'er my soul.

3 Holy Ghost, with joy divine,
   Cheer this saddened heart of mine;
   Bid my many woes depart,
   Heal my wounded, bleeding heart.

4 Holy Spirit, all divine,
   Dwell within this heart of mine;
   Cast down ev'ry idol throne,
   Reign supreme, and reign alone.
                         Andrew Reed
                         Hymns for the Family of God

<idle musing>
Although this hymn occurs in more than 775 hymnals, I don't recall ever singing it. Some authorities insert a verse:

2 Let me see my Savior's face,
   Let me all His beauties trace;
   Show those glorious truths to me
   Which are only known to Thee.

</idle musing>