Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#577

577. Creator Spirit, Heavenly Dove

1 Creator Spirit, heav'nly dove,
descend upon us from above;
with graces manifold restore
your creatures as they were before.

2 To you, the Comforter, we cry;
to you, the gift of God most high,
true fount of life, the fire of love,
the soul's anointing from above.

3 In you, with graces sevenfold,
we God's almighty hand behold;
while you with tongues of fire proclaim
to all the world God's holy name.

4 Your light to ev'ry sense impart,
and shed your love in ev'ry heart;
your own unfailing might supply
to strengthen our infirmity.

5 Keep far from us our cruel foe,
and peace from your own hand bestow;
upheld by you, our strength and guide,
no evil can our steps betide.

6 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and you, of both, to be but one;
that through the ages all along
your praise may be our endless song.

7 Praise to your eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Creator Spirit, heav'nly dove
• Title: Creator Spirit, Heavenly Dove
• Author: Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Education; Invocation; Pentecost, Holy Spirit; Vocation, Ministry; Trust, Guidance
• Source: Tr. composite

Tune Information

• Name: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS
• Meter: L M
• Key: g minor
• Source: Sarum plainsong, mode VIII