The Church Hymnal ‎#286

286. Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire.

2 Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart.

3 Thy blessed unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love.

4 Enable with perpetual light
The dulness of our blinded sight.

5 Anoint and cheer our soiled face
With the abundance of Thy grace.

6 Keep far our foes, give peace at home
Where Thou art Guide, no ill can come.

7 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And Thee of both to be but One,

8 That, through the ages all along,
This may be our endless song,

Praise to Thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
• Translator: J. Cosin
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: The Church: Ordinations
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: VENI CREATOR, No. 3
• Composer: J. H. Hopkins
• Meter: 8.8.
• Key: C Major
• Notes: Public Domain.