Words: , 1778 (O Lue fra Guds Kjaerl­ighed); trans­lat­ed from Dan­ish to Eng­lish by , 1909.

Music: Der Tag, Er Ist, 15th Cen­tu­ry Ger­man mel­o­dy.


Holy Spirit, God of love,
Who our night dost brighten,
Poured on us from Heav’n above,
Now our faith enlighten.
In Thy light we gather here;
Show us that Christ’s promise clear
Its Amen forever.
Jesus, our ascended Lord,
Oh, fulfill Thy gracious Word:
Bless us with Thy favor!