Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#473

473. 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 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!

Text Information

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

Tune Information

• Name: KOMM, GOTT SCHÖPFER
• Meter: L M
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: J. Klug, Geistliche Lidere, 1533
• Copyright: Setting © 1952 Orgelchoralbuch