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HYMN #0201 SSS #201 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #201: Spirit Divine! attend our prayers

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1
Spirit Divine! attend our prayers.
And make our hearts Thy home;
Descend with all Thy gracious powers
Oh come, great Spirit, come!
2
Come as the light—to us reveal
Our emptiness and woe;
And lead us in those paths of life
Where all the righteous go.
3
Come as the fire—and purge our hearts,
Like sacrificial flame;
Let our whole soul an offering be
To our Redeemer’s name.
4
Come as the dew—and sweetly bless
This consecrated hour;
May barrenness rejoice to own
Thy fertilising power.
5
Come as the dove—and spread Thy wings
The wings of peaceful love;
And let Thy church on earth become
Blest as the church above.
6
Come as the wind—with rushing sound
And Pentecostal grace;
That all of woman born may see
The glory of Thy face.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Spirit Divine! attend our prayers"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #201 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 6 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

  • Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
  • Stanza Structure: 6 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
  • Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
  • Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship
⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.
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