Hymns for the Living Church ‎#188

188. 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 blessèd unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love;
Enable with perpetual light
The dullness of our blinded sight.

3 Amoint 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 thro' the ages all along
This may be our endless song.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
• Title: Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
• Translator: John Cosin (1627)
• Author (attributed to): Rabanus Maurus, c. 776-856
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Romans 5:5

Tune Information

• Name: MENDON
• Arranger: Samuel Dyer (1824)
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major