Hymn 234 - Holy Ghost, with Light Divine

This weekend we come to the festival of Pentecost, and focus on the work of God the Holy Spirit. It is only through the work of the Holy Spirit that we receive the benefits of Christ's work for sinners.  

The hymn we are studying this weekend is 234 in The Lutheran Hymnal: "Holy Ghost, with Light Divine" by English pastor and hymn writer, Andrew Reed. You will see in this hymn a very simple way of communicating the work of God the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit:  

• Leads us from darkness into light. (Verse 1)
• Brings us to know and believe in Jesus. (Verse 2)
• Cleanses us of our sin by faith. (Verse 3)
• Imparts joy and peace to our burdened hearts. (Verse 4)
• Enables us to resist temptations. (Verse 5)
• Lives in us as His holy temples. (Verse 6)

One of the Bible passages that serves as a foundation for this hymn is 1 Thessalonians 5:23: "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Thank the LORD for the Holy Spirit's work! Rejoice in the peace, joy, forgiveness, life, light and knowledge that you have been give through His work in you through Word and Sacrament! Thanks be to God. Pray that He would continue that good work in you throughout your life!

May the LORD bless your thankful worship through the work of the Holy Spirit this weekend!