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The inspired word, a System of Knowledge and Joy

Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #XLIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Inspiration of the scriptures; Scriptures Their inspiration First Line: How precious is the book divine Lyrics: 1 How precious is the book divine, By inspiration given! Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine To guide our souls to heaven. 2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts In this dark vale of tears; Life, light, and joy, it still imparts, And quells our rising fears. 3 This lamp, thro' all the tedious night Of life, shall guide our way, Till we behold the clearer light Of an eternal day. Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Languages: English

Come Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire

Author: Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #239 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Holy Spirit inspiration of Lyrics: 1 Come Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire, let us thine influence prove; source of the old prophetic fire, fountain of life and love. 2 Come, Holy Ghost, for, moved by thee, thy prophets wrote and spoke: unlock the truth, thyself the key, unseal the sacred book. 3 Expand thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light. 4 God, through himself, we then shall know, if thou within us shine; and sound, with all thy saints below, the depths of love divine. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #241 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Holy Spirit inspiration of Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart: 2 Thy blessèd unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight: 3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face with the abundance of thy grace: keep far our foes, give peace at home; where thou art guide no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and thee, of both, to be but One; that through the ages all along this may be our endless song, 5 Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Scripture: John 16:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR (MECHLIN)

Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire

Author: Rabanus Maurus, c. 776-856; John Cosin, 1594-1672 Hymnal: Together in Song #396 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Divine Inspiration Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire and lighten with your heavenly fire; you the anointing Spirit are, on us your sevenfold gifts you pour. 2 Your blessèd unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight; 3 anoint and cheer our mortal face with the abundance of your grace; keep far our foes; give peace at home; where you are guide no ill can come. 4 Teach us to know the Father, Son, and you with both to be but one, that through the ages all along this may be our endless song: Praise to your eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27 Tune Title: VENI, CREATOR SPIRITUS

Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Hymnal: Together in Song #425 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Divine Inspiration Lyrics: 1 Come, Spirit blest, our hearts inspire, let us your influence prove. source of the old prophetic fire, fountain of life and love. 2 Come, Holy Spirit, moved by you the prophets wrote and spoke; unlock the truth, yourself the key, unseal the sacred book. 3 Expand your wings, celestial dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light. 4 God, through himself, we then shall know, if you within us shine, and sound, with all your saints below, the depths of love divine. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-7 Languages: English Tune Title: RICHMOND