The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#125

125. Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire

1 Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost Thy sevenfold gifts impart.

2 Thy blessèd unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love;
Enable with perpetual light
The dullness of our mortal sight.

3 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:

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

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, our souls inspire
• Title: Come, Holy Spirit, Our Souls Inspire
• Author (attr.): Rabanus Maurus
• Translator: John Cosin (1627; alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:3
  ;
  1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Tune Information

• Name: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS
• Arranger: Healey Willan
• Meter: LM
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Plainsong, Mode VIII
• Copyright: Reprinted with the permission of the executor of the estate of Healey Willan.