Church Hymn Book ‎#CLXXI

CLXXI. Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost thy sev'nfold gifts impart.

2 Thy blessed Unction from above,
Is comfort, life, and fire of love.
Enable with perpetual light
The dulness of our blinded sight:

3 Anoint and cheer our soiled face.
With the abundance of thy grace:
Keep far our foes, give peace at home;
Where thou art Guide, no ill can come:

4 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Scripture:
  Acts 20:17-35
  ;
  Psalm 132
• Topic: Ordaining of Priests &c.
• Source: Common Prayer Book

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