1. Holy Ghost, with light divine, Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day. 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. 3. Holy Ghost, with pow'r divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long hath sin without control Held dominion o'er my soul. 4. Holy Ghost, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine; Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart. 5. Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine; Cast down every idol throne, Reign supreme and reign alone. 6. See, to Thee I yield my heart, Shed Thy life through every part; A pure temple I would be, Wholly dedicate to Thee.
Lyrics: Andrew Reed
Music: Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Tune: MERCY
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Andrew Reed, 1787–1862
This hymn text, written by Anglican minister Andrew Reed, first appeared in a publication by its author in 1817.