Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#164

164. Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid

1 Creator Spirit, by whose aid
The world's foundations first were laid,
Come, visit ev'ry humble mind;
Come, pour thy joys on humankind;
From sin and sorrow set us free,
And make thy temples fit for thee.

2 O Source of uncreated light,
The Father's promised Paraclete,
Thrice holy fount, thrice holy fire,
Our hearts with heav'nly love inspire;
Come, and thy sacred unction bring
To sanctify us while we sing.

3 Plenteous of grace, descend from high,
Rich in thy sev'n-fold energy;
Make us eternal truths receive
And practice all that we believe;
Give us thyself, that we may see
The Father and the Son by thee.

4 Immortal honor, endless fame,
Attend the almighty Father's name;
The Savior Son be glorified,
Who for lost man'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: John Dryden, 1631-1700
• Author (attributed to): Rhabanus Maurus, 778-856
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Pentecost; Pastors

Tune Information

• Name: ALL EHR UND LOB
• Meter: 88 88 88
• Key: G Major
• Source: Kirchengesangbuch, Strassburg, 1541
• Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship