Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#472

472. 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 sevenfold gifts impart.

2 Thy blessed unction from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love.
Enable with perpetual light
The dullness 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
Thy praise may be our endless song!

5 Praise to thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen

Text Information

• First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
• Title: Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
• Translator: John Cosin, 1594-1672
• Author (attributed to): Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856
• Meter: L M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Trust, Guidance; Pentecost (Year A); Education; Invocation; Pastors

Tune Information

• Name: VENI, CREATOR SPIRITUS
• Meter: L M
• Source: Sarum plainsong, mode VIII
• Copyright: Setting © Sons and daughters of the composer