The Church Hymnal ‎#289a

289a. 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 blessèd 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 soilèd 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,

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

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

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
• Translator: J. Cosin
• Meter: 8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: Whitsuntide; Ordinations
• Source: Latin
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: VENI CREATOR, NO. 1
• Composer: T. Attwood
• Meter: 8.8.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.