Hymns about Guidance of the Spirit

The guidance of the Spirit is the gracious leading of the Holy Ghost, who indwells believers and directs them according to the will of God. Scripture teaches that as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God, and that the Spirit guides into all truth. This leading never contradicts the written Word He inspired; rather, He applies Scripture to the conscience, produces holy desires, and strengthens obedience. The Spirit also helps infirmities in prayer, distributes gifts for the body's good, and seals the saints unto the day of redemption. To walk in the Spirit is to refuse the lusts of the flesh and to bear the fruit that glorifies Christ.

Hymns on the Spirit's guidance celebrate dependence upon divine illumination and power for the Christian walk. They ask for teaching, comfort, conviction, and courage to follow where the Lord leads. In congregational worship such songs remind the church that Christian living is not sustained by natural strength alone, but by the presence of God within His people. They also encourage sensitivity to the Spirit's promptings toward prayer, holiness, and love of the brethren.

These hymns are fitting for Pentecost observances, services of consecration, and seasons when the church seeks renewed obedience. In personal devotion they foster a listening heart and a yielded will. Search this category for songs that honour the Holy Spirit as Guide, Teacher, and Helper of the saints.