Text: | Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire |
Translator: | John Cosin, 1594-1672 |
Tune: | THANKSGIVING |
Composer: | John Bacchus Dykes, 1823 - 76 |
1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
And lighten with celestial fire;
Thou the anointing Spirit art
Who dost thy seven-fold 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. A-men.
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!
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire |
Translator: | John Cosin, 1594-1672 |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1958 |
Topic: | The Church Year: Pentecost; Sacraments and Rites: Confirmation |
Source: | Based on Veni, Creator Spiritus |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | THANKSGIVING |
Composer: | John Bacchus Dykes, 1823 - 76 |
Meter: | L. M. |
Key: | E Major |
Notes: | This hymn may also be sung to MENDON (No. 415). |