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Text:Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Author:Rabanus Maurus, c. 776-856
Author (v. 4):Michael Forster, b. 1946
Translator (vs. 1-3, 5):John Cosin, 1594-1672
Tune:VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS (MECHLIN)
Arranger:Andrew Moore

118. Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Text Information
First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Title: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
Translator (vs. 1-3, 5): John Cosin, 1594-1672 (alt.)
Author: Rabanus Maurus, c. 776-856
Author (v. 4): Michael Forster, b. 1946
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Christian unity; Communion; Confirmation (5 more...)
Copyright: Verse 4 © 1993 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
Tune Information
Name: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS (MECHLIN)
Arranger: Andrew Moore
Meter: LM
Key: b minor
Source: "Proper Sarum Melody"
Copyright: Arr. © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd



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