Author: David Mowbray, b. 1938 Meter: 8.5.8.5.8.4.3 Appears in 20 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come to us, creative Spirit,
In our Father's house,
Ev'ry human talent hallow,
Hidden skills arouse,
That, within your earthly temple,
Wise and simple may rejoice.
2 Poet, painter, music maker,
All your treasures bring;
Craftsman, actor, graceful dancer,
Make your offering;
Join your hands in celebration:
Let creation shout and sing!
3 Word from God eternal springing,
Fill our minds, we pray;
And in all artistic vision
Give integrity:
May the flame within us burning
Kindle yearning day by day.
4 In all places and forever,
Glory be expressed
To the Son, with God the Father
And the Spirit blest:
In our worship and our living
Keep us striving for the best.
Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood; Teaching Used With Tune: CREATOR SPIRITUS
Come to Us, Creative Spirit