Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#177

177. Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid

1. Creator Spirit, by whose aid
The world's foundations first were laid,
Come, visit every humble mind;
Come, pour your joys on humankind;
From sin and sorrow set us free,
May we your living temples be.

2. O Source of light, our Counselor,
The Father's help to us assure.
Come down, as promised, with your fire,
And hearts with heav'nly love inspire.
Your sacred, healing message bring
To sanctify us while we sing.

3. Giver of grace, descend from high,
In answer to our earnest cry.
Help us eternal truths receive,
And practice all that we believe.
Give us your wisdom so we see
The glory of the Trinity.

4. Immortal honor, endless fame,
Attend th' almighty Father's name;
The Savior-Son be glorified,
Who for all humankind has died;
And equal adoration rise,
To you, O Spirit, in the skies.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator Spirit, by whose aid
• Title: Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
• Latin Title: Veni Creator Spiritus
• Author (attributed to): Rabanus Maurus (9th cen.)
• Translator: John Dryden (1693)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:2-4
• Topic: Pentecost
• Notes: Latin text, “Veni Creator Spiritus,” attr. Rabanus Maurus, 9th cen., tr. by English poet John Dryden, from Examen Poeticum (1693), alt. as in Christian Worship (1993).

Tune Information

• Name: ALL EHR UND LOB
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
• Incipit: 11231 443
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Newe deudsche geistliche Gesenge, Wittenberg, 1544; arr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941