Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

Verse 1

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire; thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart:

Verse 2

Thy blessèd unction from above is comfort, life, and fire of love; enable with perpetual light the dullness of our blinded sight:

Verse 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.

Verse 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,

Verse 5

Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.