"Now pray we all God, the Comforter."
                          by Martin Luther, 1483-1546
                                        Text From:
                        THE HYMNS OF MARTIN LUTHER
        (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1883), pp. 40-41



        1. Now pray we all God, the Comforter,
        Into every heart true faith to pour
        And that he defend us, Till death here end us,
        When for heaven we leave this world of sorrow.
        Have mercy, Lord.

        2. Shine into us, O most holy Light,
        That we Jesus Christ may know aright;
        Stayed on him forever, Our only Saviour,
        Who to our true home again hath brought us.
        Have mercy, Lord.

        3. Spirit of love, now our spirits bless;
        Them with thy own heavenly fire possess;
        That in heart uniting, In peace delighting,
        We may henceforth all be one in spirit.
        Have mercy, Lord.

        4. Our highest comfort in all distress!
        O let naught with fear our hearts oppress:
        Give us strength unfailing O'er fear prevailing,
        When th' accusing foe would overwhelm us.
        Have mercy, Lord.

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        Notes:
        Hymn XIX from "The Hymns of Martin Luther"
        Author: First Stanza from an ancient German hymn.
                Remaining stanzas by Martin Luther
        Translated by: Arthur Tozer Russell
        Titled: "Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist."
        First Stanza: from ancient German hymn
        Remaining Stanzas:
        Melody: 13th century melody
        Harmony: A. Haupt, 1869
        1st Published in: Walter's "Gesangbuch," 1525
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