The Hymnal ‎#198a

198a. Creator Spirit, by Whose aid

Creator Spirit, by whose aid
The world's foundations first were laid,
Come, visit every humble mind;
Come, pour Thy joys on human kind;
From sin and sorrow set us free,
And make Thy temples worthy thee.

O Source of untreated light,
The Father's promised Paraclete!
Thrice holy Fount, thrice holy Fire,
Our hearts with heavenly love inspire;
Come, and Thy sacred unction bring
To sanctify us while we sing.

Plenteous of grace, come from on high,
Rich in Thy sevenfold energy;
Make us eternal truth receive,
And practice all that we believe;
Give us Thyself, that we may see
The Father and the Son by Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator Spirit, by Whose aid
• Author: John Dryden (1693)
• Meter: Six 8's
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Whitsunday

Tune Information

• Name: BEATI
• Composer: John Stainer (1873)
• Meter: Six 8's
• Key: D♭ Major