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641. Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid

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1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid
the world's foundations first were laid,
come, visit every humble mind;
come, pour thy joys on humankind;
from sin and sorrow set us free,
and make us temples worthy thee.

2 O source of uncreated 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.

3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high
rich in thy sevenfold energy;
make us eternal truths receive,
and practise all that we believe;
give us thyself, that we may see
the Father and the Son by thee.

4 Immortal honour, endless fame,
attend the almighty Father's name;
the Saviour Son be glorified,
who for the world's redemption died;
and equal adoration be,
eternal Paraclete, to thee.

Text Information
First Line: Creator Spirit, by whose aid
Title: Creator Spirit, By Whose Aid
Translator and Versifer: John Dryden, 1631-1701
Meter: 88 88 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 1998
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Ordination; Pentecost; The Holy Spirit
Tune Information
Name: ST. PETERSBURG
Composer: Dimitri Bortnianski, 1751-1825
Meter: 88 88 88
Key: C Major
Source: Adapt. Choralbuch, Leipzig, 1825



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