Author: Rabanus Maurus; John Cosin Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 239 hymnals Scripture: Numbers 11:4-29 Lyrics: 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 mortal sight.
3 Teach us to know the Father, Son,
and thee, of both, to be but one,
that through the ages all along
this may be our endless song:
4 Praise to thine eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Topics: Baptism; Christian Year Pentecost; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Ordination/Installation; Prayer; The Triune God Used With Tune: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire