The Hymnal ‎#455a

455a. Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

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

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

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

Enable with perpetual light
The dullness of our blinded sight.

Anoint and cheer our soilèd face
With the abundance of thy grace.
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Keep far our foes, give peace at home:
Where thou art guide, no ill can come.

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

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: John Cosin (1627)
• Meter: 8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Ember Days and Ordination
• Source: Latin

Tune Information

• Name: COME HOLY GHOST
• Composer: John H. Hopkins, 1820-1891
• Meter: 8.8.
• Key: F Major