Together in Song ‎#397

397. Come, Spirit blest, Creator, come

1 Come, Spirit blest, Creator, come
from our bright heavenly throne,
come, take possession of our souls
and make them all your own.

2 For you are called the Paraclete,
best gift of God above,
the living spring, the living fire,
sweet ointment and true love.

3 And you are seven-fold in your grace,
finger of God's right hand,
his promise rightly teaching us
to speak and understand.

4 Guide our dark minds with your blest light,
with love our hearts inflame,
and with your strength which never fails,
confirm our mortal frame.

5 Far from us drive our deadly foe;
true peace unto us bring;
and through all perils lead us safe
beneath your sacred wing.

6 Through you may we the Father know,
through you the eternal Son,
and you the Spirit of them both,
Thrice-blessèd Three in One.

7 All glory to the Father be,
with his co-equal Son:
glory to you, great Paraclete,
while endless ages run.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Spirit blest, Creator, come
• Author (attributed to): Rabanus Maurus, c. 776-856
• Translator: Anon. (alt.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  1 John 2:20-27
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:6-7
  ;
  Acts 2:1-13
  ;
  Isaiah 11:1-4
  ;
  John 16:12-15
• Topic: Beginning of Worship; Comfort; Divine Inspiration; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Guidance; Healing; Holiness; Holy Spirit; Invocation; Ordination; Prayer; Revelation
• Source: Anon., Latin, 9th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: TALLIS' ORDINAL
• Composer: Thomas Tallis, c. 1505-85
• Meter: 86.86
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: A lower setting may be found at No. 403