Author: John Cosin (1594-1672) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #241 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
and lighten with celestial fire;
thou the anointing Spirit art,
who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart:
2 Thy blessèd 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
this may be our endless song,
5 Praise to thy eternal merit,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Topics: Church Year Pentecost; Church Year Trinity; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Holy Spirit Invocation of; Light; Peace; Pentecost; Pentecost and the Work of the Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: VENI CREATOR (MECHLIN)
Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire