Author: John Cosin, 1594-1672; Rhabanus Maurus, 776-856 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 245 hymnals Topics: Invocation Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
Ignite them with celestial fire;
Spirit of God, you have the art
Your gifts, the sev'nfold, to impart.
2 Your best outpouring from above
Is comfort, life, and fire of love.
Illumine with perpetual light
The dullness of our blinded sight.
3 Anoint and cheer our much-soiled face
With the abundance of your grace.
Keep far our foes; give peace at home;
Where you guide us, no ill can come.
4 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And you, of both, to be but one
That, as the ceaseless ages throng,
Your praise may be our endless song!
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