NEW HOPE MUSIC - "Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove", by Ralph Merrifield

Heilige Geest, hemelse Duif

Heilige Geest, hemelse Duif,
Sterkte, Aanjager, Adem Gods,
Helper, Heler, Trooster en Steun,
maak me meer als Jezus.

Refrein:
Smelt me, kneed me,
vorm me, vul me,
gebruik me, leid mij,
maak me meer als Jezus.

Heilige Geest, Bron van licht,
vrede, wijsheid, begrip en raad,
liefde, leven en van macht,
maak me meer als Jezus.

Refrein

Ruach Elohim, Vlam van Vuur,
Leraar, Adviseur, Vraagbaak, Gids,
Christus wordt geroemd dankzij U,
maak me meer als Jezus.

Refrein (2x)

Literal translation of Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove:

Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
Strength, Booster/Encourager, Breath of God,
Helper, Healer, Comforter and Support(er),
make me more like Jesus.

Chorus:
Melt me, mould me,
form me, fill me,
use me, lead me,
make me more like Jesus.

Holy Spirit, Source of light,
peace, wisdom, understanding and advice,
love, life and of might,
make me more like Jesus.

Chorus

Ruach Elohim, Flame of Fire,
Teacher, Advisor, Oracle, Guide,
Christ is praised with Your help,
make me more like Jesus.

Chorus (2x)

The original can be found here:

http://newhopemusic.com/songs.h-m/holyspirit.htm

SATB recording and sheet music from Hans M. Herbrand:

https://www.web266.de/musik/geistliche-musik/gottvertrauen/holy-spirit-heavenly-dove

Copyright 2016, Ralph Merrifield (music and verses)
New Hope Music, PO Box 1612, Westboro MA 01581
Part of the chorus lyrics comes from the classic hymn
"Spirit Of The Living God", written by Daniel Iverson in 1929.
Those hymn lyrics Copyright 1935. Renewed 1963 Birdwing Music
(Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)